FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalogue

Lot 94: A Collection of Jewellery-Making and Millinery Supplies Including Blanchard Threads and Gold-Tone Chains

This auction ended on July 22, 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £7

Buyer's Premium: 18.5%

Sold for: £12

A diverse assortment of dressmaking, millinery, and jewellery-making supplies housed in a clear plastic storage bin. The lot includes multiple large green plastic spools of metallic-effect and coloured thread or cord in red, bronze, and pink hues. Several spools retain their original manufacturer labels identifying them as Blanchard, with printed codes including 9139 Blanchard T/113 and 9139 Blanchard T/22. The collection also features a significant quantity of gold-tone base metal curb chain, presented both in a large loose coil and in smaller segments mounted on display cards, alongside smaller quantities of silver-tone chain. Decorative elements include bags of faceted black plastic or glass beads and sequins, and a bag containing circular blue beaded floral-style accents. Additional items include a grey fabric-covered cord or headband and various smaller packets of silver-tone hardware and findings.


Condition report:

The items are in a mixed condition consistent with surplus craft or manufacturing stock. Several spools and bags remain in their original shrink-wrap or sealed packaging. There is visible surface dust and wear to the plastic storage bin and some of the external paper labels.