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German FLAPPER HALF DOLL PINCUSHION c1920s

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Pre 1930   item# 739134 (stock# 5654)

German FLAPPER HALF DOLL PINCUSHION c1920s
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090


$65 

An attractive, hand painted German porcelain half-doll with the original lace and silk pin cushion. Marked GERMANY on the back, this doll has the bob hairdo and jewellery headband typical of 1920s flappers. She has a pink ribbon bow around her waist, and the cushion retains a multitude of assorted pins. This sewing item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than some fading to the original colours on the pincushion. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $8 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.


Unusual VICTORIAN BRASS HEM LIFTER c1880

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Pre 1900   item# 699907 (stock# 5484)

Unusual VICTORIAN BRASS HEM LIFTER c1880
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090


$110  

Formerly on our "what is it?" shelf, we have finally identified this unusual Victorian object. It is actually a Victorian lady's hem lifter. In the Aesthetic style popular in the 1880s, this solid brass clothing accessory clamps the bottom of the lady's dress with the tongs, which are locked in place by the sliding shield-shaped housing. A cord looped through a (now missing) brass loop at the top of the slider is pulled to raise the hem of the floor-length skirt. It has the word PATENT on the tongs, and this unusual item is in excellent original condition with no dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the missing loop and some minor bending of the shield edges. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $5.50 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.


Georgian CARVED LAVA PORTRAIT CAMEO BUTTON c1800

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Buttons: Pre 1837 VR   item# 610303 (stock# 5226)

Georgian CARVED LAVA PORTRAIT CAMEO BUTTON  c1800
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090


$85 

A vintage Georgian hand-carved lava portrait cameo brass-backed button c1800. This unsigned 1-1/8" clothing accessory is 1/4" thick at its highest relief; the design is a Greek female profile portrait. This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, scrapes, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some wear to the high points of the carving obscuring the fine detail and three small rim chips on the underside edge. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $5 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card; items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.


Sterling SIZE 6 GIRL'S SEWING THIMBLE c1900

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Thimbles: Pre 1910   item# 584798 (stock# 5167)

Sterling SIZE 6 GIRL'S SEWING THIMBLE c1900
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090


$35 

A 5/8" high and 9/16" across sterling thimble c1900-10. This is probably a young girl's thimble, it is a size 6 thimble. It is stamped STERLING, and it is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $5 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card; items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.


English STERLING FANCY THIMBLE in ORIGINAL BOX 1923

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Thimbles: Pre 1930   item# 517999 (stock# 4956)

English STERLING FANCY THIMBLE in ORIGINAL BOX 1923
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090


$65 

A well made English sterling thimble in its original fitted box, fully hallmarked Birmingham, England 1923-4. This 7/8" high and 5/8" across thimble is stamped with the hallmarks, the maker's mark H.G&S (Henry Griffith & Sons), and the size 13. It has a high relief flower band design, and the 1-1/8 x 15/16" carboard box is stamped GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER W. AUSTIN BALSAM 14, KING STREET. READING. This thimble appears unused and mint in the box, and it retains its tarnish, which we haven't cleaned. This item is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of rubbing on the top of the box. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted. Surface shipping is $5.50 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.


19thC TURNED IVORY NEEDLE HOLDER

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Needle Cases: Pre 1900   item# 395343 (stock# 4482)

19thC TURNED IVORY NEEDLE HOLDER
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090


$110 

A vintage carved and turned genuine ivory needle case c1870-80. This Victorian sewing accessory measures 3" long and it consist of two threaded halves. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, losses, repairs or damage other than the expected fine age cracks. Shipping starts at $6 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $100 if paid with a credit card. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. Please check out our policy page for shipping and payment information (click on HOME on the upper right, then on the INFO AND POLICY button).


STERLING THIMBLE CHESTER ENGLAND 1913 Griffiths

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Sewing: Thimbles: Pre 1920   item# 273642 (stock# 3198)

STERLING THIMBLE CHESTER ENGLAND 1913 Griffiths
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090


$30 

A fine quality vintage sterling thimble measuring 7/8" tall and 5/8" across the base. It has a full set of British hallmarks for Chester 1913-14, and it has the maker's mark HG&S (Henry Griffiths & Sons). This item is in excellent condition, with no bends, monograms, corrosion, repairs or damage other than a small dent on the top edge (1/8" x 1/16") and a slight out-of-roundness to the bottom. Surface shipping is $6 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. We are happy to combine on shipping to save whenever possible. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

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