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Sewing Accoutrement from the Collection of Claire Ayling — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Auction House:Raffan Kelaher & ThomasNumber of lots recorded:109
Sale Title:Sewing Accoutrement from the Collection of Claire AylingLots with images:109
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:78
Date:5-May-2024
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An 18th/19th century gilt metal Chatelain, with double lion mask head pendant belt hook, the eyes inset with marcasite, with thimble and holder, pencil holder, note card with ivory leaves, and book shaped pin cushion, and safety chain. Length 28 cm.
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A 19th century French Palais Royale ivory etui, complete, oval with gilt metal monogrammed 'Ep', retailed by Asprey & Son, Bond Street. Length 10.5 cm.
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A German brass nanny brooch, both ends unscrew with bar brooch clasp, circa 1910. Length 5 cm.
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An 18th century gilt metal Equipage, with central etui and two side appendages; the contents of this equipage contain scissors, ivory leaves for notes, pencil, file, and bodkin, circa 1740. Length 18.5 cm. Illustrated 'Chatelaines', by Genevieve Cummins and Nerylla D. Taunton, pg 42.
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An Edwardian silver chatelaine, with engraved circular belt hook, maker Jw, Birmingham 1901; and six suspended chains, terminating in a silver purse, hinged perfume, stamp box, note case, needle case, and oval hinged box, each variously hallmarked. Length 23 cm. Weight all in 83 gm.
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A late 19th century Dutch silver metal wool winder, Kluwenhouder, circa 1890, star shaped with openwork ends and brooch fitting. Width 6 cm.
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A late 18th century Dutch silver shield shaped chatelaine belt hook, Naaldenkoker, Schoonhoven, 1785/1805, monogrammed 'Es', with attached clasp. Length 9.5 cm.
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An 18th/19th century gilt metal chatelaine, with central shaped and engraved belt hook, and two pendant chains with seal and watch key. Length 16 cm.
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An early 20th century white metal chatelaine, with Art Nouveau openwork belt hook panel, with six suspended chains, comprising a silver folding button hook, postage stamp holder, scissors and case, hinged receptacle, circular pin cushion and needle case (lacking cover), variously Birmingham hallmarks and mixed dates 1901-1912. Length 24 cm.
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An early 19th century mahogany tapestry stretcher width 59 cm.
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A pair of silver mounted shoe horn and button hook, with scrollwork and bud finial, Adie & Lovekin Ltd., Birmingham. Length 17.5 cm. (2)
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An early 20th century novelty shoe horn, the silver plated owl with red glass eyes, steel blade. Length 20 cm.
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A 19th century French Palais Royale Spanish walnut miniature neccessaire, complete, lined with pale pink silk, 1830s. Length 6 cm.
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An early 20th century sewing compendium, the rectangular box with burr walnut, shagreen and ivory top monogrammed 'Rab', fitted with silver gilt utensils, the box marked 'Asprey Bond Street London', 3 x 11 x 6 cm.
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A Victorian mother of pearl sewing box, the rectangular case with mother of pearl and silver engraved panel, fitted interior with original and associated sewing implements, 3 x 13 x 8 cm.
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An Edwardian silver mounted ivorine pin box, circular, London 1901. Diameter 5.5 cm. Provenance: castle Antiques, Nottinghamshire 2008.
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An Indian alabaster sewing casket, with fitted silver gilt implements, 6 x 7.5 x 13 cm.
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A Victorian leather scissors case, containing four scissors and needles. Length 17.5 cm.
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A 19th century ivory dance card holder, with fitted leaves and metal pencil holder. Length 11 cm.
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A 19th century French ivory etui or sewing compendium, lacking monogramme. Complete fitted interior. Length 9 cm.
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An early 20th century Italian sewing case, papier mache case. Length 21 cm. With card.
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A late 19th century brass cotton reel holder, with acorn finial, and six spindles. Height 32 cm.
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A group of ivory and silver mounted glove hooks, longest 18.5 cm. (4)
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Three late 19TH/Early 20th century silver mounted button hooks, embossed with angels, foliate scrolls and romatic courting scene, various makers, Birmingham 1880 and 1901. Length 24 cm. (3)
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A Victorian leather sewing case, with hinged lid and leather 'Lover's Knot' to cover, fitted interior (lacking needle case). Length 9.5 cm.
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A late Victorian Moroccan shaped leather sewing compendium, with fully fitted velvet interior containing bone implements including needle case, bodkins, hook and file. Length 21 cm.
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An Edwardian leather sewing kit, containing various packets of needles, scissors, etc. Marked for John James & Sons, Redditch, England. Length 12.5 cm.
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A late Victorian silver spool case, with gilt interior, suspended on a chain with ring fitting, maker LE, Birmingham 1892. Height case 5 cm. Weight all in 18 gm.
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A late 19th century silver plated novelty combination Pincushion, modelled as a lady's shoe with internal tape measure. Length 8.5 cm. Provenance: Stephen Marshal Antiques, Nottinghamshire, 2008.
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An Edwardian silver mounted and glass pin cushion, modelled as a duck, London 1903. Length 7.5 cm.
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A pair of silver mounted and ivory glove stretchers, maker Hm, Birmingham 1899. Length 21.5 cm. Together with a pair of ivory glove stretchers and a pair of olive wood stretchers with ivory inlaid panel. (3)
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Three early 20th century figurative metal pin cushions, an elephant, a lion and a dog. Length longest 8 cm. (3)
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Three novelty pin cushions, the first a lady's shoe, the second a shell tortoise, the third a foot stool with boot, circa 1890s. (3) with a variety of hat pins.
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A cotton Reeel dispenser, octagonal with inlaid geometric top and central raised pin cushion on two tiers. Height 20 cm. Width 21 cm.
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An Australian cedar cotton reel holder, circular with revolving top. Diameter 12 cm.
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A Clark & Co.S anchor sewing Cottons box, the wooden box with printed images of toys, 4 x 11 x 6 cm.
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A Coats cotton shop counter display stand, with easel back. Height 56 cm.
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Three pattern cutting tools, with wooden handles. Length 16.5 cm. (3)
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An engraved brass card case, the rectangular top decorated with a cartouche of paste gems and small clasp, 8 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: from the Michele Dotrice collection of fans, bags, boudoir and Ladies' items.
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An early George V silver purse, with engine turned exterior and shaped frame, monogrammed Baf, the interior brown leather, maker possibly Edward Harris, Birmingham 1914. On chatelaine chain and ring. Length purse 10 cm.
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Four silver plated needle cases, each variously decorated with scroll work and classical scene. Length longest 10 cm. (4)
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Three vintage plastic thimble / bobbin cases, the first moulded as an egg, containing a miniature bone thimble; the second with pull out spool and screw off thimble lid; the third by La Couseuse, Paris with screw off thimble and internal spool, in original box. Length longest 7 cm. (3)
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An Art Nouveau silver lady's purse, shaped and embossed with flowers and leaf work, engraved monogramme, Deakin & Francis Ltd., Birmingham 1907. Width 12 cm. On ring and chain.
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A chatelaine pair of nickel rimmed glasses, in papier mache case, inlaid with pewter Celtic knot, circa 1900. Length 26 cm.
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A pair of 'Darna' Bakelite sewing cases, with matching needle cases, circa 1940s/50s. Diameter 7 cm. (2)
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Four vintage darning mushrooms, one Bakelite, three wooden. Length 14 cm. (4)
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Three vintage wooden Needlecases, the first of large acorn form with thimble and spool; the second also of acorn form with screw off ribbed lid; the third narrow cylindrical with horn cloven hoof and screw off top. Length longest 9 cm. (3)
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A late Victorian mother of pearl card box, the rectangular top with engraved silver star motif, with internal blue card holder, 1.5 x 11 x 7.5 cm. Some losses.
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Three sewing items, including a silver plated unpicker, a combination thimble and bobbin case, and a blue glass and silver plated combination thimble and bobbin case. Length bottle 7 cm. (3)
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A novelty bone umbrella needle holder Stanhope, painted with flowers; the handle unscrewing to expose needles, with aperture showing Trouville images. Length 14 cm.
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A gilt metal needle case, allover engraved, the lift off lid revealing a further wooden needlecase with brass end. Length 5.5 cm.
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Four vintage wooden Needlecases/Bobbins, each turned, the longest with internal stiletto. Length 13 cm. (4)
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A Victorian beaded and velvet pin cushion, of shaped form with clusters of clear, white and pearlescent beads. Width 22 cm.
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A pair of gold plated and tortoiseshell lorgnettes, glass chipped at base of lenses. Length 11.5 cm.
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A silver cigarette case, square and engraved with foliate scrollwork, monogrammed, gilt interior (dented). Together with a silver plated small purse, on chain, worn. (2)
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An early 20th century hat pin box, with enamelled cabochon, containing a selection of hat pins. Length box 26 cm. Some wear to box.
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A 19th century mahogany combination Games/ sewing table, with revolving lift up top revealing a chess board, and sewing drawer below, silk lined, on four feet. Height 75 cm. Width 57 cm. Depth 37 cm.
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A Victorian octagonal sewing table, of inverted trumpet form with well inlaid and burr wood top, ending on three outswept legs, circa 1880s. Height 76. Width 42 cm.
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A late Victorian silver plated mounted and petit point lady's bag, the frame with mask head and acanthus leaf, width 21 cm. Small crack in frame.
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An Art Deco Mandalian enamel mesh purse, length 17 cm.
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Four vintage evening bags, one Indian white metal and copper, a Glomesh bag, a black beaded bag and one French pink beaded bag. (4)
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A collection of handmade pin cushions (10)
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An early 20th century Poker work Doyley cover, with koala design. Diameter 29.5 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany sewing table, with fitted wooden interior and serpentine front, single drawer, cross banded lift up lid, on four cabriole legs. Height 77.5 cm. Depth 42 cm.
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A Victorian walnut sewing table, with marquetry and pierced panels, the lift up lid with internal marquetry panel, on four scrolling feet. Height 78 cm. Width 51 cm depth 39 cm.
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A vintage wooden wool winder, with concertina action. Height 23.5 cm.
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A wooden and brass set square, 'J. Rabone & Sons. Birmingham'. Length 61 cm. Together with two wooden hem measures. (3)
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A collection of tape measures, including Rabone, a wooden Sajou example, a Canadian Hecla metal tape, a le Cailleur paper measure (cracked), and an early example with frog finial. (5)
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A Ritz Hotel souvenir sewing kit, modelled as a suitcase, fitted with sewing accessories. Width 8 cm.
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An early 19th century Chinese export ware sewing box, containing various small bone sewing items, 12 x 28 x 21 cm.
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A Victorian rosewood sewing box, the top inlaid with brass Maltese cross design, the interior with lift out red velvet tray. Height 11 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 20 cm. With key.
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A red miniature sewing machine. Height 18 cm.
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A Salesman's sample Singer sewing machine. Height 17 cm.
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A 20th century Peter Pan miniature sample sewing machine. Height 17 cm.
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A miniature sewing machine. Height 13 cm.
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A collection of four wooden boxes, two Amish designs from quilts. Largest 11 x 22 x 14 cm. (4)
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A Johnson's 'Metropolitan' cut Throat razor, in fitted box marked for 'Christopher Johnson & Co./ Sheffield England'. Length 17 cm.
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A 19th century Swiss organ type music box playing eight Airs, rosewood case with inlay. Fully refurbished. Height 30 cm. Width 55 cm. Depth 31 cm.
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An Australian Arts & Crafts silky oak sewing box, with fitted blond wood interior, fitted single drawer and deep drawer below. Height 66 cm. Width 60 cm. Depth 45 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany rectangular sewing table, drop sides, one fitted drawer, one faux drawer, silk workbox, on triform base. Height 72 cm. Depth 61 cm. Width extended 71 cm.
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A Victorian walnut circular sewing table, lift up lid on fluted bowl, and barley twist column support, three downswept legs on ball feet. Height 74 cm. Diameter 48 cm.
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Two Heritage collection silver thimbles, one for Charles and Diana wedding and one with daffodils, Birmingham 1981 and 1983. Boxed. (2)
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A rare and early half thimble, possibly medieval.
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An Edwardian silver thimble, maker Jf, Birmingham 1907, dented.
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A Victorian walnut and cross banded sewing Box/Dressing table, with lift up top revealing a sliding tray and cavity, an internal mirror, and on four cabriole legs. Height 71 cm. Width 55 cm. Depth 39 cm.
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An Arts & Crafts oak work table, the hinged lid opening to reveal a cantilevered two sectional interior, on four legs joined by an undertier. Height 65 cm. Width 48 cm. Depth 37 cm. Label for 'A Horco Product'.
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A Victorian silver thimble, William Harrison Walter, Chester 1892, in fitted leather case.
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A Victorian silver thimble, Gourdel Vales & Co., Chester 1894, in fitted leather case.
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Three bone bodkins, and a bone winder. Length 6 cm. (4)
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A Singer folding pattern cutter, length 8 cm.
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A rare Singer sewing machine, cat. No. Cak 6-12, complete with pedal, in fitted carry case. Width 33 cm.
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A Viscount Deluxe sewing machine, serial no. 762325. Width 51.5 cm. With carry case.
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A Victorian walnut and inlaid sewing table, with boxwood stringing to the top, on four downswept legs joined by stretchers, circa 1860. Height 70 cm. Width 54 cm. Depth 40 cm.
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A collection of porcelain thimbles, including Royal Worcester, Spode, Coalport, Australian souvenirs and Hudson & Middleton. (quantity)
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A collection of Bakelite, wood and plastic thimbles. (quantity)
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A collection of thimbles, including pewter, metal and cloisonne. (quantity)
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A Singer sewing machine Brk 2-12, serial no. ED878143. Width 43 cm. With carry case.
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A Singer sewing machine Brk 2-12, serial no. EF389537. Width 51 cm. With carry case.
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Three boxes of vintage Sylko wooden reel Threads (3)
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A Victorian Tunbridge Ware sewing box, with fitted interior and lift out tray, 11.5 x 28 x 18 cm.
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