A wool winder, with sycamore wings and turned finial; and another, possibly a pair, with thread ball holder finial, <I>19th century</I>; and an egg-shaped <I>Handy Darner Needlecase</I> and eight other egg-shaped wooden sewing caddies and darners | Christie's

Sale 7608

Thimbles and Sewing Accessories

London, South Kensington

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3 June 1997

Browse Sale

Lot 140

A wool winder, with sycamore wings and turned finial; and another, possibly a pair, with thread ball holder finial, 19th century; and an egg-shaped Handy Darner Needlecase and eight other egg-shaped wooden sewing caddies and darners

Price realised

GBP 253

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 200

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A wool winder, with sycamore wings and turned finial; and another, possibly a pair, with thread ball holder finial, 19th century; and an egg-shaped Handy Darner Needlecase and eight other egg-shaped wooden sewing caddies and darners
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