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Knitty Knoddy, Yarn Winder, Outstanding Original Blue Paint
New England
Date/Period: Circa 1800


Knitty Knoddy, Yarn Winder, Outstanding Original Blue Paint

Measurement: Length: 17.75”

Material: Maple

Condition: Excellent

Additional Information: It’s all about the paint…

$495.00

1120-96


Knitty Knoddy, Yarn Winder, Outstanding Original Blue Paint

Knitty Knoddy, Yarn Winder, Outstanding Original Blue Paint

Knitty Knoddy, Yarn Winder, Outstanding Original Blue Paint



A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion
Art and utility combined…
Date/Period: 1728


A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion Art and utility combined…

Measurement: Height: 6"; diameter: 10"

Material: Eastern White Pine [pinus strobus] by analysis: Alden Identification Service
Homespun linen, rosehead nails and brass tacks.

Condition: Fine original condition; short shrinkage crack as depicted. The eye of one
wire hinge is open. Wonderful original surface, great patina.

Additional Information: The box is likely cooper made or may have been made in
concert with a cooper… staves joined to full coverage carved end panels by beautiful
rosehead nails. The half round door is initialed “CC”, end panel is dated “1728”,
underside of door initialed “BG” …possibly a second owner whereas the carving
centering door displays the initials “IC”. Both the turnbuckle latch and door pull are
carved. The drum is upholstered in homespun linen with edges reinforced and
decorated with green twill binding tape secured with brass tacks and rosehead nails.
Within the interior was stored the workers various instruments and supplies: pins,
scissors, thread, and bobbins. The pillow was set upon the knees allowing the
lacemaker to work her craft on the padded cylinder. A rare survivor…
The making of bobbin lace required a means of attaching multiple threads; bobbin
lace is made from a number of threads attached by pins to a cushion/pillow, each thread
being wound on a small bobbin. The design is drawn on stiff paper or parchment, which
is carefully stretched over the pillow and pricked out along the main lines. Small pins are
inserted at close intervals, around which the threads turn to form the various meshes
and openings. A good image depicting the use of a lace pillow is published within
Genevieve Cummins book, Antique Boxes Inside and Out, Page 304, plate 564. Also, A
Diderot Pictorial Encyclopedia of Trades and Industry, plate 445.

$3,850.00

1488-4


A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion Art and utility combined…

A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion Art and utility combined…

A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion Art and utility combined…

A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion Art and utility combined…

A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion Art and utility combined…

A Rare and Fine Bobbin Lace Making Pillow Box, Lacemaker Ball, Cushion Art and utility combined…



Spool Stand, Thread Stand, Slate, Likely Vermont
Date/Period: 19th century


Spool Stand, Thread Stand, Slate, Likely Vermont, entire view

Measurement: Height: 8.75": diameter: 6"

Material: Black slate, wood at center, and heavy wire

Condition: Good, missing two spool rods, one with replaced handle

$525.00

290-85


Spool Stand, Thread Stand, Slate, Likely Vermont, entire view 2

Spool Stand, Thread Stand, Slate, Likely Vermont, entire view 3



Shaker Ball Darning Eggs, Treen, 19th Century
Sold separately


Antique Treen Rundlet/Canteen in Original Surface, New England, 18th or Early 19th Century, entire view

Shaker, Ball Darning Egg, Steam Fitted Revolving Ball Holder, 19th Century
Maple, large size

(Very good, some water staining; adds figural interest! Diameter: 3"; H: 2.5")
$140
1120-51


Shaker, Ball Darning Egg, Steam Fitted Revolving Ball Holder, 19th Century
Maple, small size

(Fine condition; 2.25 by 2")
$135
1120-60





Folk Art Bottle Whimsey, Probably Sailor Made, Yarn Winding Swift
Date/Period: 19th Century


Mackerel Plow, New England, Possible Maine, entire view

Measurement: Height: 5.75"

Material: Colorless glass, ivory, and thread

Condition: Very good

Additional Information: Mold-blown bottle with flaring neck and tooled rim containing
four tier swift with turned and crosshatched shaft; carved stopper closes the bottle.
We have seen these called ladder puzzles.

$450.00

171-172




Antique Sewing Rollup, Sewing Roll, Pockets & Pincushion, A.K.A. Housewife
Nineteenth Century, Civil War Soldier’s Housewife…or Civilian


Antique Sewing Rollup, Sewing Roll, Pockets & Pincushion, A.K.A. Housewife
Nineteenth Century, Civil War Soldier’s Housewife…or Civilian, entire view 1

Interior with two pockets in silk, one gathered, and three pads for needles, with fabric;
flap interior of printed linen centered with fancy lacework; pincushion ends.
(Very good condition considering age and utility; break to one of the twisted threat with
tassel keeper which will be easily knotted; overall length open 11.5" by 6”)


Antique Sewing Rollup, Sewing Roll, Pockets & Pincushion, A.K.A. Housewife
Nineteenth Century, Civil War Soldier’s Housewife…or Civilian, entire view 2

$265.00

171-132




Hatchel, Flax Comb, Pierced Heart Backboard, Art and Utility Combined
Date/Period: 18th Century - SOLD


Hatchel, Flax Comb, Pierced Heart Backboard, Art and Utility Combined, entire view

Measurement: Length: 24.5"; width: 4.5"; height: 2.75"

Material: Wrought iron, hardwood and polychrome paint

Condition: Very good, shrinkage crack to one end

Additional Information: An unusual round array of spicks within an iron ring affixed to
double-tapering board featuring heart-cutouts within rectangular ends having heart-
cutouts. Floral decoration against a red painted ground. Likely gifted to a special lady.

SOLD

314-100




Pin Cushion, Velvet Carrot Painted with Watercolors
Date/Period: Late 19th Century - SOLD


Pin Cushion, Velvet Carrot Painted with Watercolors, entire view 1

Measurement: Length: 11.5"

Material: Brushed cotton (velvet) and watercolor, sans straw tuft (foliage)

Condition: Good, bright color, no holes (We are able to add straw foliage)

SOLD

1002-342




Painted Velvet Fruit Pincushion, Apple
Date/Period: 19th Century - SOLD


Painted Velvet Fruit Pincushion, Apple

Measurement: 3" x 3.5" x 3.5"

Material: Brushed cotton, watercolor

Condition: Commensurate with age and use, good; one seam partially restitched

SOLD

1210-64



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