Antique Canton Flower Mother Of Pearl Thread Winder/ English Import * C1820-30

Description

Antique Canton Flower Mother Of Pearl Thread Winder
Chinese Export * Circa 1820-30
This lovely silk winder is
carved of mother of pearl in an eight petal flower shape. The lobes on both sides are etched with flowers and the center on one side has an Oriental scene.
There is a tiny surface chip at the edge of a lobe on one side, but the condition is otherwise excellent. It's larger and more solid than these winders are usually. It measures
2
" in diameter and the mother of pearl is nicely luminous. It was made in China (Canton) for the English market and dates to the early 19th century. One like this is
shown on p. 100 of Nerylla Taunton's book
Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries.
I stand behind everything that I offer and
guarantee
that it is exactly as presented.
** Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. **
I accept payment through PayPal, eBay or a check.
Join with others who love thimbles & needlework tools
Join Thimble Collectors International
Despite the name, this organization is for people who collect needlework tools And thimbles.
It's the largest collectors group in the world focusing on these wonderful little pieces of history.
The membership benefits are outstanding. They have a convention every two years where you'll have a chance to attend great programs and meet others sharing your interests.
You will receive an excellent quarterly magazine, the "Bulletin".
The member's sections of the website have dozens of research articles, hundreds of fake and repro items to beware of and price guides. There is also a chat room where you can ask questions and get expert feedback about your collection. Check them out today at thimblecollectors dot com.