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Price:$36.23

Antique Black Forest Carved Bobbin Case: Victorian Etui Sewing Notion

Name: Antique Black Forest Carved Bobbin Case: Victorian Etui Sewing Notion
Brand: KilianCellarDoor
SKU: 1740120489
Price: 36.23 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3196 reviews)

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Handpicked by KilianCellarDoor
Vintage from the 19th century
Supplies for making crafts
Materials: Wood
Gift wrapping available
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This is a lovely original antique item - dating probably from late Victorian era.

It is a carved wooden bobbin case. It is beautifully made with extensive carving and decoration to the exterior, with detailed vines carved around the whole central piece. This is a very deep carving with lots of layers and depth, very skilfully done, very Black Forest in design with grapes and leaves as shown. The ends are slightly darker wood with beautiful intricate details and bordering. It has a pull off mechanism and the bottom part also is removable and more loose to sit the piece on.

It has lovely deep colours and a very natural look. It is in lovely antique condition with a hairline to the bottom and some loss in places to the carving and some minor paint residue. The top finial is slightly rough. It is a very good size at just under 5 inches long.

It is in good antique condition and a really interesting notion for sewing.

As a vintage or antique item, it will show signs of age and patina.

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