A vintage wooden cantilever sewing box of multi-tiered construction. The box features two hinged upper lids, each decorated with etched floral and wheat motifs and fitted with turned wooden knobs. The cantilever mechanism allows for access to multiple levels of storage. The interior contains an assortment of haberdashery and sewing supplies. Contents include several packets of needles branded FAMED EYES and NEEDLES, cards of hooks and bar loops, a PEARL & BEAD THREADER WITH CLASP, and 6 poppa snap fasteners by Newey. The tiers also house multiple skeins of embroidery floss, thread spools, ribbons, and bias binding. Additional items include a small brown leatherette case, a ball of green Jute Twine, a package of Picture Cord, and several pieces of partially worked embroidery.
Condition report:
The wooden case exhibits surface wear, scratches, and minor scuffing consistent with age and use. The internal cantilever mechanism appears functional. The haberdashery contents show signs of age, with some packaging exhibiting wear or being partially opened.
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