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Vintage Sewing


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Please choose First Class Postage for this item. This collection of 10 different antique needle packets date anywhere from the 1920s to the 1950s. They came from a very old sewing basket. Most are nearly full but three contain 3 or less needles. The needles themselves appear unused and very usable.  Vintage Knitting Needles. The Lot is made of Bakelite or Lucite Plastic. The Needles are in Excellent Condition! No Breaks or Damages. The Needles were made from 1930s or 1940s. Size of the Needles: 1/8 of a inch in Diameter x 8 3/4 inches Long. Vintage Lot of Knitting Needles. Please e-mail me with any Questions!!! Free US Shipping via USPS First Class Mail.  A scissors or shears marked Simmon's Keen Kutter. In good condition. Measures 6.5 in. long overall.  A scissor or shears marked Simmon's Keen Kutter. In good condition but does need a polishing. Measures 8 in. long overall.

Collection of 10 Antique Needle Packets $32.00

  

Vintage Bakelite or Lucite Knitting Nedd $9.95

  

Keen Kutter Scissors, Shears, Simmon's $30.00

  

Scissors, Keen Kutter, Simmon's $30.00
A scissor or shears marked Simmon's Keen Kutter. In good condition but does need a polishing. Measures 8.25 in. long overall.  This lot of about 300 vintage buttons, pins, charms, and jewelry parts came from the drawers of an old treadle sewing machine I bought years ago at an estate auction, where I found out that the machine was used by at least three generations of women in the family. First, the odd jewelry parts and non-button items: A brass bracelet with three carved amber type scarab cabochons (three missing). I presume the cabs are plastic but I don't know for sure. Blue Bakelite scarf slide or buckle. Enameled Mammoth (ski resort) pin, plastic Grand Junction Colorado lapel pin. Bronze or copper quill and scroll 1776 pendant. Two carved green stone (Jade?) fish beads. Goldtone boot button or charm. Engraved silver colored jug charm. Yellow catalin donkey, missing pin back. Loose goldstone cabochon. Faceted large clear pear shape rhinestone pendant in silver colored setting. Enameled porcelain pendant with Paris France written on back. The buttons include dress, clothing, coat, and fancy styles, lots of blues and greens. There are Bakelite, shell or mother-of-pearl, metal-framed, carved, plastic of course, and even a few glass, bone, and leather styles. Space doesn't allow me to show pictures of all the different and unique styles, but among the more unusual types of buttons are two clear lucite buttons that have embedded type or printing with interesting words like drawn and quartered, military, women, and commitment.  A boxed kit with materials, patterns, and instructions to sew either a tailored handbag or smocked (ruched) purse, complete and unused from the early 1960s. The box cover states: "Make Your Own Individual Handbag to Match or Contrast With Your Costume". Everything is included except for the outer fabric and thread: 8" metal frame with chain handle, leather finish laminated die-cut lining and pocket, printed pattern for smocking, reinforcing stay for bag bottom, and two complete sets of instructions - one for each style of purse. The box has clear tape across the lid and some age/storage wear but the contents are mint and unused. Paperwork is copyrighted 1962 by Bac-A-Brand Products Inc. of New York City.  An assortment of vintage rhinestone and glass buttons in white, clear, blue, and black. The largest is a fan shape shank button with a black enameled diamond shape center and a band of clear rhinestones set into a silvertone metal frame, 1-5/8" across. Seven are faceted glass buttons, six clear and one blue. There are 33 of the unusual clear lucite-over-plastic shank buttons with gold painted swirls and tiny clear inset rhinestones. Many of the stones are missing or loose. These come in mostly white with seven blue and two black. The rest of the buttons are various sizes and styles (all shank type) with rhinestone centers.

Scissors, Simmon's Keen Kutter $35.00

  

Contents of Vintage Button Drawer, 300 F $48.00

  

1962 Smocked or Tailored Handbag Purse K $38.00

  

52 Vintage Rhinestone and Glass Vintage $26.00
More than 175 unused vintage clothing, sewing, and coat buttons on 65 cards. Twenty-two cards are complete with no buttons missing (83 total on the full cards). The remaining buttons are on partial cards, many have only one missing, some have only one left. In addition, there are two La Mode metal belt buckles mint on their cards. They are in a wide range of colors and sizes including some specialty shapes. I presume most are plastic, some are shell or mother-of-pearl type. Most are American made, I noted some cards marked Italy, Japan, Thailand, Holland, and France.  A vintage wood and brass shuttle. In good, usable condition. Measures 8 in. long and is 3.5 in. wide. Vintage would be from the 1930's-'50's era.  These are two large triangle shaped buttons. The buttons are not marked. They each have three loops on the back. The small button with rhinestones and faux pearls measures 1-1/8 inches in diameter. The larger button has two sizes of rhinestones and measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The rhinestones on the buttons are brighter than they appear in my pictures. Both buttons are in good condition but may need cleaning or polishing. I offer a 7-day money back guarantee. All methods of payment are accepted, however, checks must clear before shipping. The buyer is responsible for shipping and handling costs and I am happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by.  This is a wonderful old lace iron from Dover of the United States. It is a two piece SAD iron. It is in excellent condition with only very minor wear to the black handle paint. No rust inside and the lock swings easily. It stands 2 ¾" tall by 4 ½" long

Lot of Vintage Carded Buttons - 65 Full $20.00

  

Wood and Brass Shuttle $24.95

  

2 LARGE TRIANGLE SHAPED RHINESTONE BUTT $22.00

  

Antique Dover Lace SAD Iron $20.00
This cut out but complete pattern is a size 16 with bust 34 and Hip 37. It is complete (cut out) but very fragile. I would say it is more a collectible than a usable pattern unless you are a daring sort or could transfer it to a sturdier pattern paper. It comes from Advance circa 1940s. Please choose First Class Postage for this item.  This was my mom’s from at least 1950 or earlier. It is really cute and very vintage in style. There is a lower outer ring section which hold 16 small spools of thread, most wound on wood; names like Bilding Corticelli, Coats & Clark are printed on the spools. Inside this ring is a bin for various sundries like buttons or small scissors. The top for the bin has a lid which holds a red cloth apple for pins. The apple has the cutest strawberry hanging off on a green cord. Overall measurement across is 8 ¼ inches; height of plastic alone is 5 inches, but the pin cushions adds about another 1 ¼ inches. There is a non-displaced crack of about an inch in the lid which you really have to search for, since the pattern on the plastic is busy with flowers and leaves. Buyer to pay for shipping by USPS Priority, with free Delivery Confirmation, 4 lbs. from 06068. #521  A Singer buttonholer dated 1967. For a slant needle machine Pat. number 102577 Great Britain. In original box Appears to be complete. With instruction booklet.  I haven't a clue why I bought this since I deal in jewelry, but I thought it was so neat; and after all the Victorian ladies wore their chatelaines like jewelry. This chatelaine belt is all handmade. Metal rings that are 7/8" in diameter are crocheted with soft yellow embroidery thread. A mint green ribbon is looped through the rings making a 36" belt which was tied in a bow at the waste leaving part of it hanging which held the accessories. The beautiful sterling silver thimble holder is reticulated, or openwork, in a floral pattern. The hallmark, with a WC and arrow going through is that of the George Webster Co. of Attleboro, Mass. It dates to the early 1900s. It has a chatelaine loop which was one of the items that hung from the belt. It is monogrammed ML and is apparent it was used for pins. There is also a hand crocheted piece of wool that was used for needles, and a darling crocheted thimble holder with the original thimble. It is a Simons Bro. Co, with the script S inside a shield on the inside top. Outside it reads Sterling, and is a size 8. It has a very unusual Celtic design around the bottom that is hand stamped. The company was in business and registered in 1842. I brought this chatelaine along to one of the shows we do and it received a lot of attention even from my jewelry customers. One lady told me she knows a shop in her home town that had a couple of these priced $500 and over, so there must be some out there on the market. Condition: Being over 100 years old, the ribbon is very fragile and needs to be replaced, which is a very easy fix by the looks of it, just a matter of getting a good match. None of the Sterling pieces have been polished, as it is my custom to leave that to the new owner since once it's gone, you'll need to wait another 100 years to get it back.

Vintage Advance Blouse Sewing Pattern $12.50

  

Vintage pink plastic sewing caddy with p $25.00

  

Singer Buttonholer 1967 $35.00

  

Victorian Sewing Chatelaine with Silver $189.00
Awesome early to mid 1900s pin cushion, hand crochet work, wonderful shades of purple with a satin ribbon, about 7 1/2" diameter, great for sewing enthusiasts and also for jewelry collectors for brooches, pins, and stickpins. excellent condition, no damage or repair or stains.  Never used, cardboard card is worn, buttons like new, all 12 still sewn on, great collectible! circa 1920s-30s.  Sold as found, size 10, has a couple of tiny holes, definitely was used, shows wear, no sterling silver mark, though I do believe it is silver. Approx. 7/8" tall, mid 1900s, estate piece, sold unpolished, as found, priced accordingly, fair vintage condition.  A Greist buttonhole stitch attachment, in original box with directions that are dated 1966. Looks complete, but we have no way to test its operation. Check photo’s carefully for what is included. Box has handwriting, original price tag and tape added, attachment has use scratches. Condition: used

WONDERFUL VINTAGE CROCHETED PURPLE HANDM $18.00

  

SET 12 ROUND MOTHER OF PEARL ART DECO BU $12.00

  

ANTIQUE VINTAGE SILVER SZ 10 ETCHED THIM $21.00

  

Greist – Buttonhold Stitch Attachment - $10.00
Marked: Gold Canary – Japan Size: 8-1/2 inches Condition: used, vintage Comments: chrome plated, heavy duty  Marked: Ever-Pink, Made In U.S.A. Size: 7-1/2 inches Condition: used, vintage Comments: Have Painted Black Handles  Marked: Deluxe – Kleencut – U.S.A. Size: 7-1/2 Inch Condition: used, vintage Comments: Black Handles  Worcester Salt Advertising needles set in wonderful condition and shaped like the salt box of Worcester Iodized salt. It has the lovely package inside of Dix and Rands Sharps Needles with the lovely folder with the pretty picture. This is a rare set to find and is 3 inches high and 1 3/4 inches wide. Just as found.

Gold Canary – Pinking Shears Scissors – $8.00

  

Ever-Pink Scissors – Pinking Shears, Zi $8.00

  

Kleencut – Scissors, Deluxe Cut, Pinking $12.00

  

Worcester Salt Advertising Needles Set $12.00
Matchbook style sewing kit from the Hoteles Fiesta Americana in Vallarta. It contains Threads, sewing needle, safety pin, hook & eye, common pins and a button. This has never been used, but does have some slight discoloration from age and some boxing long the edges. Closed this is approximately 2.12 inches x 1.93 inches and opens and closes just like a regular matchbook.  A rug yarn needle, speed tufting tool in its box with a tufting gauge and lubricant - for rug making, made by Rug Crafters, Santa Ana Ca. Size: 12-1/2 inches length – Condition: like new, carton shows average shelf wear. Has a patent number on the box which dates to being filed March 29, 1971 and was granted Feb. 6, 1973 to Joseph J. Montell of South Laguna and George L. Houghton of Santa Ana; assignors to Rug Crafters, Santa Ana, California – and was called a "Hooking Needle". Condition: gently used, no instructions came in this box.  This fine vintage advertisement for a 1922 ad for Richardson's Embroidery & Crochet Silks is in excellent condition. This magazine ad measures approx. 9 3/4" x 13 3/4" and is suitable for framing. This vintage magazine ad depicts a woman sewing.  Sewing Accessories Set in a unique box. This is a very unusual, wood finger joint box that opens so differently to reveal all of the numerous sewing machine attachments. It has an oval shaped mark on the top that reads Patented February 19, 1889. The box does have some wear, Old English would be a great help. There is such a wide variety of attachments with most being attached in their space with tiny little screws. Closed, the box is 3 1/2 inches high, 6 1/2 inches long and 3 1/4 inches square. Such a beautifully made box sold just as found. View all of the pictures.

Matchbook Style Sewing kit from the Hote $6.78

  

Tufting Tool, Hooking Needle, Pat’D. Ru $15.00

  

1922 Richardson's Embroidery & Crochet S $16.49

  

Sewing Box, Wood, Unique Fold $55.00
Here is an early plastic black square button for your consideration. It is 3/8 of an inch thick and 3/4 inch square. ADD $2.00 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.  This is a set of (4) vintage molded plastic dome buttons with self shanks. They are hollow buttons with a swirl pattern. In excellent condition to be used or collected. One money takes all. ADD $2.50 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.  This is a set of (3) early carved Bakelite two-hole buttons in a dark gray color. They are in fine condition and ready for use or collect. One money takes all. ADD $2.50 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.  Offering a very unusual antique coat button for your consideration. It appears to be made in two different materials. The black material is molded and the clambroth section has carving on the underside which is in the design of cross-hatching. This is a very substantial button and is quite heavy for the size. Will be a stunning addition to a collection. ADD $3.00 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.

Early Plastic Square Black Button $4.64

  

Molded Plastic Dome Buttons - Set of 4 $8.22

  

Set of 3 Carved Bakelite Buttons $6.44

  

Large 2-Tone Antique Button $54.44
This is for a pair of crochet covered buttons in black. 5/8 inch diameter and in excellent condition. ADD $2.00 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.  This lovely 1-1/8 inch diameter antique button is black crochet in a nice tight pattern and it has a steel shank. ADD $2.00 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.  These tiny ball style crochet buttons are a mere 3/8 inch diameter and they have little black glass beads on the top. They have steel shanks and it is a set of (6)buttons. ADD $2.50 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.  Vintage Half Doll Woman Pincushion Victorian/Edwardian Era Made of Porcelain. Hand painted and has a shiny finish. One arm rests on her bossom and the other is up on her hair. These half dolls were produced without legs and has four holes in the base so that they could be attached to a pincushion, powder boxes, etc. MADE IN JAPAN. Measures 3-1/8" tall MARKED: MADE IN JAPAN Circa 1920s. NO FLAWS! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! WE COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU $$$. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE. FAST FREE SHIPPING AND INSURANCE WITHIN USA. QUESTIONS? E-MAIL US, WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Black Crochet Covered Pair of Buttons $8.00

  

Black Crochet Covered Button - Steel Sha $9.99

  

Crochet Buttons - Black with Glass Beads $8.99

  

Half Doll Woman Pincushion Porcelain JAP $24.99
Dated 1950 brass medallion, reads on the back-Awarded to Serbin, The Fashion Academy Gold Medal. 1 in. diameter. Light wear, some patina, no problems. Awarded to Ricky Serbin, a 1950s fashion designer. Great for any vintage clothing collection!  Three (3) vintage wood spools, each marked Clark's ONT Best Six Cord. All three spools of thread have been partially used. The labels have some wear. The thread is black on all three spools. Very Good condition.  Set of 6 porcelain thimbles that bear the logos of Campbell’s, Coca Cola, Morton Salt, Ivory Soap, Bon Ami Powder, and Arm & Hammer and were produced in Taiwan circa 1980s. They come in the original box that has some wear as shown as well as the missing Styrofoam from the back. These are in excellent shape with no nicks, chips, or cracks and appear to have never been out of the box.  Beautiful graphic of a basket full of roses that doubles as a sewing needle holder circa 1950s. This is the original deal and not the made in China repro. There is slight wear to the corners and edges and the handle does have a slight crease like it was folded down and one of the corners. The only marking is Foreign on one side of this needle holder. Inside is missing some of the needles. This is unique and the original is not found very often. Do not be fooled by the repros made in China.

1950 Medallion-Serbin Fashion Academy Go $9.95

  

Vintage Clark's ONT Thread $9.99

  

1980s Porcelain Thimble Set, Campbell’s, $14.78

  

1950s Original Rose Basket Sewing Needle $11.78
This Rocket pack of silver and gold eye needles was produced by Japan Circa1950s. On the back is an advertisement stapled to the pack saying this was a free gift from Ace Sewing Machine Co in Ayer MA. There is a crease and wear to the holder and while it looks like most of the needles are there the threader is missing as shown in the pictures. It is a great advertising piece along with a great sewing collectible that would make a great wall picture.  Sweet vintage, intact button card, 12 sunny yellow buttons, little girl, vivid buttons, graphics. Some wear to card, please view photos. Nice for display, decor, collector.  Plastic weaving loom marked: Looms by John Alan Pat. Pend – 502 (on bottom) and Start & Yarn Slot with arrows is written on its top. Loom only, no box or instructions. Size: 8-inches square edge to edge, and the size of the pegs is 6-inches square and 1-1/4 inches deep.  A Woolworth’s No. 965-9/H Weaving Loom – original box and with original loom instructions. Loom is all metal and measures 7-1/4 inches square – the two sided hook is 9-1/4 inches. Condition: Box has torn corners, and is in bad shape - red loom is in very good used condition, showing no rust, red paint has runs (manufacturing imperfection). I find no dates on carton or leaflet, original selling price was 49 cents. F.W. Woolworth’s was one of America’s first five and dime stores and was in business 1879-1997. This item I’d guess dates to the 1960’s.

Rocket Sewing Needles Gift from Ace Sewi $9.78

  

Vintage Sewing Child's Button Card Girl $10.95

  

John Alan Loom $8.00

  

Weaving Loom, Box & Instructions – Woolw $12.00
This beauty is in Mint condition with very fiery white rhinestones in brass metal. It measures 1 3/4 inches tall by 2 1/4 inches wide. It is marked, Made in Czecho, on the back.  When I used to sew, I was forever looking for the right buckle for fabric belts. This nicely sized plastic brown tortoise shell look buckle would have worked so many times. It measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter with an opening of 1 3/16ths inches tall. It is in perfect condition.  This fun big buckle was the type used to tie up a big T Shirt in the 1980 era. It is in MINT condition and measures 3 inches in diameter. The inside opening is 2 inches by 5/8ths inches per side. It is marked, TAIWAN, on the back.  This fun big buckle was the type used to tie up a big T Shirt in the 1980 era. It is in MINT condition and measures 4 inches by 3 inches. The inside opening is 2 1/4 inches by 5/8ths inches per side. It is marked, TAIWAN, on the back.

1920-30s Rhinestone Belt Buckle $39.95

  

Vintage Plastic Tortoise Shell Buckle $7.50

  

1980s Huge Silver Plastic Buckle $7.50

  

1980s Huge Twisted Gold Plastic Buckle $7.50
This fun big buckle was the type used to tie up a big T Shirt in the 1980 era. It is in MINT condition and measures 4 inches by 3 inches. The inside opening is 2 1/4 inches by 5/8ths inches per side. It is marked, TAIWAN, on the back.  This vintage needle pack originally held 85 assorted needles and threader. Made in Japan, Rocket brand. Nickel plated rust proof gold eye needles. The kit still has over half of the needles but the threader is missing. The colorful pack and foil has some creasing and wear. Average condition.  Promotional paper 50-inch tape measure marked: Haband Company, Paterson New Jersey, Here's One For Good Measure, Compliments of Haband, Business Slacks Specialists. Slight discoloration but no tears. This vintage paper tape measure is in Very Good condition.  Not sure if these old hand carved mother of pearls are belt clasps or buttons. Two of each shape. Largest are 1" across.

1980s Huge Twisted Gold Plastic Buckle $7.50

  

Japan Rocket Needle Pack $12.99

  

Vintage Paper Tape Measure Haband Co $8.99

  

4 Mother of Pearl Belt or Buttons $5.00
2 styles of clear glass buttons, there are 4 small button at 3/4" diameter and 2 at 7/8" diameter. The small are raised front indented-back style, the larger are raised front flat-back style. All have 2 center holes. Condition: No chips on the smallest buttons, the 2 larger buttons each have 1 small chip at a high point. Shipping: $1.90 boxed 1st class.  Vintage Royal Sewing Needle Card, idealic family scene by lake, vivid graphics, mother sewing. Six original needles remain in card. Made in Japan.  Complete card, vintage dress fastner snaps, guaranteed rust proof, large sewing holes, Reg USA Pat Off. Bold graphics, sharp graphics & instructions on back, patriotic flapper lady. For use or display, laundry, sewing room decor.  Beautifully made, hand crafted, Victorian Needle Book. Butterscotch Silk, Gold Brocade Trim, Silk Rose Bud embellishments. Includes several felt pages of various needles marked Sharps, Straw Embroidery, Rug, Chenille, Darning, Carpet Sharps. Original tags, Made in England.

Vintage Glass Buttons Lot $5.00

  

Vintage Royal Sewing Needle Card $12.95

  

Vintage Starsnap Fastners Card $12.95

  

Antique Victorian Silk Needle Book Vinta $49.95
Vintage Real Snap Fasteners, vivid graphics of Flapper Lady, bold color. For display or use, wonderful decor for sewing, laundry room. Directions, graphics on flip side. Correction tape on back removable, does not interfere with graphics. WT Grant Co, Chicago, USA  Vintage buttons for the athlete, camper, hunter, sports enthusiast, or just for looking active. Bold, crisp graphics, for use or display. Great for sewing, laundry room decor.  Vintage Lady Washington Pearls, "An Attractive Trimming," crisp graphics, very Lucille Ball, 1940s fashion. For use or display. Sewing/laudry room decor.  I loved the fun shape of this blue plastic sailboat buckle. It measures 2 inches high and wide with an inside opening of 1 3/16ths inches high. It is in excellent condition with no markings.

Vintage Sewing Real Snap Fastener Card $12.95

  

Vintage Sewing Jewel Tone Sports Wear Bu $9.95

  

Vintage Sewing Lady Washington Pearl But $9.95

  

Sailboat Shaped Blue Plastic Buckle $12.50


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