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2-Day Antiques and Americana Auction - Day 1
-Tex Johnson - Lots 1 to 282 and 386 to 430 are sewing items and books from the final personal collection of the late Emma "Tex" Johnson of Berks County, PA. Tex was a long-time antiques dealer with over fifty years in the business. -Books - Over 150 books, with approx. 100 rare books from the collection of George Loucks, York County, PA. -Rugs and Furniture
Auction lots (597)
Four Various Antique Carved Bone Needle Cases.
One enclosing tapestry needle set, another housing a feather duster. Largest, 3-1/2"l. Condition: Good with use wear.
Lot of Antique Iron/Metal Spectacles.
One pair signed "Reich". Three pair with blue/green lenses. Largest, 4-3/4"l. folded. Condition: Good with use wear.
Two Antique Painted Wood Miniature Foot Stools.
Green painted stool with double skirt and tapered cut-out legs and a red painted table or stool with shaped skirt and molded...
19th Century Brass Sewing Bird Pin Cushion.
Signed "Norton's Improved, Patent Applied for, May 1855". Finely detailed head with criss-cross body, above a disc-form pin...
Fine Antique Quillwork Heart-Shaped Pin Cushion.
Vegetable dyed quill fruit, floral and foliate designs on birch bark with velvet-backed pin cushion. 2-1/4" x2-1/2". Condition:...
Lot of Antique Sterling Sewing Accessories.
Including two pin cases, two sterling-handled scissors, two sterling-handled stilettos, two thimble cases with thimbles, glove...
Antique Mica-Flecked White Robe Belsnickel.
Unsigned (Germany), molded composition Santa standing on snow covered mound, wearing white robe, holding tree sprig in folded...
Pair of Antique English Rosewood Winding Clamps.
Circa 1860, turned frames with cage tops. Unusual small size. 5-3/4"h. x 1-1/2"w. x 2"d. Condition: Very good.
Lot of Antique/Vintage Sewing Accessories.
Including a cherry C-clamp pin cushion, two metal needle cases, two pairs of iron scissors, two celluloid shuttles, metal...
Three Various Antique Bone Needle Cases.
One tassel form with gold ferrule, one decorated with Chinese figures and pagodas and one with geometric polished steel inlays....
19th C. Silk & Watercolor Needlework Pictorial.
Oval image depicting four children playing outdoors. In a gilt-molded frame. 11-3/4" x 13-1/2" overall. Condition: Very good.
Continental Silver Figural Scissors & Needle Case.
18th/19th century. Scissors are hallmarked with letters "D. and H.". Needle case appears unsigned. 2-1/2" and 3-3/4"h. Condition:...
Three Edwardian Silver Novelty Chick Pin Cushions.
Two are hallmarked Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd (English sterling) the other simply marked "925". These are miniature forms. 7/8" to...
Georgian Rolled Paper Tea Caddy, Circa 1790.
Elongated hexagonal form. Quillwork in floriform and scroll patterns. Hinged top above a lift-out lid and compartmented interior....
PA 19th Century Miniature Needlework Sampler.
Rowed type sampler with alphabet and numbers. Signed "Grace Bowers, 7 years olde". In a period, cherry corner-block frame. 6" x...
Antique Mauchline Ware Sewing Accessories.
Black transfer including three spool boxes, two knitting needle cases and three various needle cases. Knitting needle cases,...
Three Antique Brass Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
Including; turtle, pig, lion on globe. Turtle, 2-1/4'l. Condition: Good with use wear.
Four Early 19th Century Steel Sewing Accessories.
Including engraved bird-form filigree scissors and 2-piece scissors case, acorn-form pin cushion and a stiletto. Scissors,...
Antique German Belsnickel Candy Container Top.
Unsigned, top only, no base. Molded composition with blue mica-flecked robe with hood and painted features. 8-1/4"h. Condition:...
Ten Antique Bone and Wood Lace Bobbins.
With colored glass beads. Longest, 5". Condition: Good with use wear.
French 19th Century Satinwood Sewing Box.
Iron mounted and tack decorated. Fitted interior with lift-out tray and numerous Mother of Pearl sewing tools and accessories....
Lot of Tunbridge Ware/Inlaid Sewing Accessories.
Circa 1840. Including a pin cushion clamp, needle cases, thread winders, miniature darner and an egg-shape thimble case with...
19th Century Lacquered Etui (Ladies Companion).
Black lacquer ground ornate with sage, cinnamon and gilt scrolling motif. Fitted interior with assembled silver tools and...
Two English 17th/18th Century Coin Silver Bodkins.
Both have engraved decoration. One hallmarked "FR" in heart, the other hallmarked "IP" in rectangle. 4" and 5"l. Condition: Good...
Antique Brass Boar and Pig-Form Pin Cushions.
Unsigned, heavy brass or bronze figures with cast details. Both cushions are later replacements. Boar, 3"h. x 5"l. Condition:...
Waterman Silver-Plated Brass Bird Pin Cushion.
Original plated brass with embossed floral and foliate designs. C-clamp with double pin cushions, wings stamped "PATENTED" and...
Lot of Antique Bone Sewing Tools and Accessories.
Including lace bobbins, tape measure, fish-form thread winders, pierced lace shuttle, needle cases, acorn-form thimble case with...
Lot of Victorian Hairwork and Gold-Filled Jewelry.
Including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, lockets, etc. Necklaces, 14"l. Condition: Good with some dents and loss.
Lot of Antique/Vintage Sewing Accessories.
Including scissors, needle cases, darners, pin cushion, thimble cases and thimbles, sewing kit cases, etc. Crochet pin cushion,...
French 19th Century Dome-Top Sewing Box.
Mahogany/burl mahogany with banded inlay and brass lion head drop-ring handles. Interior with lift-out tray and fitted with high...
Four American Antique Sterling Ribbon Bodkins.
Including a Simon Brothers fish and a rare dachshund. Longest, 2-3/4". Condition: Very good.
4 Antique Brass & Mother of Pearl Thimble Holders.
Including a goat cart and sailboat. Sailboat, 3"h. x 3"w. Condition: Good with minor wear.
English Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box.
Star and scroll, polished steel applied decoration. Compartmented interior with lift-out tray, fitted with Mother of Pearl tools...
Lot of Antique/Vintage Sewing Accessories.
Including scissors, needle cases, pin cushion, thimble cases and thimbles, bone lace bobbins, etc. Knitting needles, 8-3/4"l....
Set of 5 English 19th C. Pictorial Needleworks.
Silk needlework and watercolor indoor and outdoor scenes depicting daily life events. One signed "Mon Droit (U.K.s Royal Coat of...
Three Antique Fabric Sewing Roll-Ups.
Various printed fabric with tool and accessory compartments. Largest, 23" x 4-1/2". Condition: Fair to good. Largest has loss.
Victorian Polished Steel 5-Chain Chatelaine.
Circa 1875. Sewing accessories to include; thimble holder, pin cushion, notepad, needle holder and scissors. 18-1/2"l., waist...
French 19th Century Egg-Shaped Sewing Container.
Mother of Pearl case with brass mounting and marble base. Fitted with miniature sewing tools. 7-1/2"h. x 3" diam. Condition: Good...
Lot of Enameled Sterling Sewing Accessories.
Including tatting shuttles, graduated set of 3 bodkins, a knave and a pin case. Pin case, 3"l. Condition: Very good. Smallest...
Lot of Antique/Vintage Sewing Accessories.
Including scissors, needle cases, darners, pin cushions, thimble cases and thimbles, sewing kit cases, etc. Amber glass darner,...
Lot of Antique Sterling Sewing Accessories.
Including two pin cases, two sterling-handled scissors with sheaths, two sterling-handled stilettos, two thimble cases with...
Two Small Mannequins Dressed w/ Antique Clothing.
Boy's dark brown velvet suit and girl's dress. 36" and 42"h. Condition: Good with minor wear.
English Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box.
Polished steel tack decoration, pin cushion lid, compartmented interior fitted with Mother of Pearl and bone accessories, heavy...
Lace Carriage Parasol with Carved Bone Handle.
19th century, black lace over ivory-colored silk. Rope and tassel-carved finial and handle. 25"l. overall. Condition: Shaft is...
Ten Various Antique/Vintage Sterling Thimbles.
Some with cast or engraved designs. 3/4" to 5/8"h. Condition: Good.
Four Various Antique Cast Iron Sewing Clamps.
One has a hoop holder, one has a pin cushion, one with brass finial. Largest, 7-1/2" x 5". Condition: Good with use wear.
Four Pairs of Antique Children's Shoes/Boots.
All are leather, one pair with wood and iron soles. Largest, 6"h. x 5-3/4"l. Condition: Good with minor loss and wear.
Five Antique Theorem-Painted Pin Cushions
Four are scallop shells and one is a rare walnut shell. Largest, 2" square. Condition: Very good with minor wear and some foxing...
Five Antique Brass Sewing Tools/Accessories.
Including a buttonhole, two thimble holders and two needle case holders. Walnut-form thimble case,1-3/4'h. x 2-3/4"w. x 4-1/4'l....
Small 19th Century Silk Pictorial Needlework.
Depicts a rural scene with a cottage and female figure. Inscribed on verso "For Mrs. A. Haydon, January 22, 1881, from Miss A....
Lot of 11 Antique Miniature Carved Dog Figures.
Various species, all are hand carved and hand painted. 1-1/2" to 3"l. Condition: Very good.
Four Antique Straw-Work Sewing-Related Containers.
Including needle cases/trinket boxes with tools, novelties and accessories included. Longest needle case, 5". Condition: Very...
Antique Silver Filigree Sewing Tools/Accessories.
Including a needle case, tatting shuttle, pin cushion, two pin cases and two thimble cases with thimbles. Majority of pieces are...
Antique Maple C-Clamp Pin Cushion and Winder.
Pin cushion with green velvet fabric, winder with cage top and acorn finial. Larger, 8"h. x 2-1/2" diam. Condition: Good. Pin...
19th Century Metal C-Clamp Pin Cushion.
Polished steel with fabric clip. 5-1/2'h. x 3-1/2"w. Condition: Good with scattered light surface rust.
Lot of Antique Wood Sewing Tools and Accessories.
Including painted fish-form needle cases, thread winders, clothes pin, carved pedestal needle case, glove darners, acorn-form...
12 Antique/Vintage Disc-Form Tape Measures.
Sewing tape measures, some with advertising. Largest 2" diam. Condition: Good with use wear.
Antique Silver Anchor-Form Knitter's Chatelaine.
Touchmarks "E". and "3.V." Anchor case, 3-3/4"l. Condition: Good with minor dents.
Antique Silver Key-Form Knitter's Chatelaine.
With thread hook. No silver marks detected. Key case, 4-1/4"l. Condition: Very good.
Lot of Antique Sewing Tools and Accessories.
Including scissors, needle cases, darners, pin cushions, thimble cases and thimbles, bone lace bobbins, leather boot-form...
Four Antique Sterling Sewing Accessories.
Including a ball-form pin cushion, two various needle cases and a tape measure. Largest needle case, 4-3/4"l. Condition: Good...
19th C. Tortoiseshell Etui (Ladies Companion).
Mother of Pearl inlaid with sterling tools and accessories. 4"h. 2-3/8"w. x 2-1/8"d. Condition: Fair with loss and wear.
Two Antique/Vintage Wood Sewing Caddies.
Both with pin cushion top, one with a drawer. Larger, 8"h. x 4"w. x 4-1/2"d. Condition: Good with use wear.
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Poplarware Sewing Boxes.
Both are stamped on bottom "Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine trademark". Trimmed in kid leather with original lining. Larger,...
Lot of Antique Sewing Related Items.
Including pillow pin cushions, scallop shell pin cushions, pin case and glass and wood darners. Largest pin cushion, 5-1/2" x 8"....
Seven Various Antique Metal Sewing Tape Measures.
Including a rare Asian seated man, millhouse, music box, coffee grinder, flagon, soup compote and drum form. 1-1/4" to 2"h....
18th/19th Century Pictorial Silk Needlework.
Depicts an interior scene with two ladies seated at a table wearing formal dresses and donning top hats. In a period, gilt molded...
Five Antique Salesman Sample Shirts and Gowns.
Hand-sewn polished cotton. Largest, 8"h. Condition: Good. One with stains.
English 19th Century Sterling Chatelaine.
Hand-chased with cherubs and figures, five chains, 45 grams. 6"l. x 2"w. Condition: Very good with minor wear.
Lot of Antique/Vintage Miniature Oriental Porcelai
Including vases, ginger jars, etc. Largest vases, 4"h. Condition: Very good.
Collection of Contemporary Decorative Santas.
Including three Buyers Choice. Largest, 13-1/2"h. Condition: Very good.
Two 19th C. Rosewood C-Clamp Pin Cushions.
Turn-screw tighteners with fabric pin cushion top. 7" and 7-1/2"h. Condition: Good with wear. Fabric has been replaced.
Lot of Various Antique/Vintage Lace Remnants.
Various sizes and patterns. Box measures 6"h. x 23"w. x 16"d. Condition: Good.
English Early 19th Century Walnut C-Clamp Swift.
Adjustable yarn winder with squirrel cage rollers. 25"l. x 6"w. x 2-1/4"d. Condition: Very good.
Lot of Various Antique/Vintage Buttons.
Various sizes and materials. Band box measures 4-1/4"h. x 13"w. x 10"d. Condition: Very good.
Early 19th C. Cross-Stitch Needlework Sampler.
Signed "Nancy Tallman her sampler, made in the year 1811". Mirror image with alphabet, verse, birds, hearts and strawberry vine...
Lot of Silver Knitting Needles and Cases.
Included is a pair of .950 silver telescoping knitting needles and three sterling knitting needle cases. (one is unmarked). 3.5...
Four Antique Beadwork Sewing-Related Items.
Probably mostly Iroquois, including a needle case, small purse and two pin cushions. Purse, 4-1/2"h. x 5"w. Condition: Good....
Brass Sewing Bird and Iron Sewing Clamp.
Victorian brass sewing bird with embossed cast designs and details and a very small size cast metal clamp with heart and foliate...
Ten Various Antique/Vintage Silver Thimbles.
Some with cast or engraved designs. 3/4" to 1"h. Condition: Good.
10 Pairs of Antique/Vintage Children's & Doll Shoe
Including Inuit seal fur, kid leather, velour, knit cotton, etc. Largest, 6"h. x 5-1/2"l. Condition: Good with wear.
Victorian Gilt-Decorated Steel Chatelaine.
Marcasite edge bucklehook with folding knife, pencil holder, pin case, pail form thimble holder with thimble and a pair of...
English 19th Century Mahogany Sewing Caddy.
3-tier with spool holders and slide-out mirror. 8-1/2"h. x 8-3/4"w. x 6-1/2"d. Condition: Good with wear. Missing one finial.
Lot of Antique Sewing-Related Items.
Including pin cushions, pin cases, thread winders, bone accessories, scissors, etc.. Carrot pin cushion, 5"l. Condition: Good...
Vintage Brown Mohair Teddy Bear.
With red calico dress. 10"h. Condition: Good with wear.
Five Antique Silk and Wool Ladies Bonnets.
Three blue, one brown and one blue and brown checked. 9" to 14"h. Condition: Good with wear.
Framed Collection of Victorian Hair Art Samples.
Finely-made examples for lockets, pocket watches and small frames. In a period, faux grain-painted frame. 27" x 21" overall....
Six Antique Sterling Silver Sewing Needle Cases.
English and American, mostly Art Nouveau motifs. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"l. Condition: Good with minor dents and wear.
Two Early 19th Century Silk Mourning Needleworks.
Pair of matching framed pictorial needleworks, one is titled "Pomona". 14" x 14-1/4' overall. Condition: Good with toning and...
Two Antique Pennsylvania Walnut Foot Stools.
Double-sided skirts and tapered cut-out legs. Largest, 7-1/4"h. x 14"w. x 7"d. Condition: Good. One with loss to skirt.
Lot of Antique Bone Sewing Tools and Accessories.
Including a glove stretcher, letter opener, tape measures, including "The Diamond Dust Soap Powder Company" Stanhope, stilettos,...
Assorted Antique Beadwork Accessories.
Drawstring bag, knitting needle sheaths, needle cases and leather case. Bag, 6" x 5-1/4'. Condition: Good with loss and wear.
Silk Needlework & Watercolor Framed Pictorial.
Early 19th Century. Depicts a young lady playing a harp by a body of water. In a period, gilt-molded frame. 15-1/2" x 13-1/2'...
Lot of Unmarked Silver & Silver-Plate Accessories.
Including belt buckles, chatelaine hooks, yarn holder, watch fob, pencil holders, pin case and a stiletto. Fob, 13"l. Condition:...
Three 19th Century Fabric Ball Pin Cushions.
Two with silver bands, one with silk floral embroidery. Largest, 2" x 2-1/2'. Condition: Fair to good with loss and wear.
Seven Various Contemporary Folk Art Santas.
Including DIE Museum Gallery, corn husk Santa, redware Santa, etc. Largest, 11"h. Condition: Very good.
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Sewing Box.
Marcasite-decorated stained burlwood, yellow silk-lined interior with compartmented lift-out tray and mirror under the lid....
Lot of Various Woven Splint Small Baskets.
Including a Cherokee berry basket. 8-1/2"h. x 7"w. x 5-1/2"d. Condition: Very good.
Six Various Pairs of Antique Ladies Shoes.
Including leather and silk. Largest hi-tops, 10"h. x 9-1/2"l. Condition: Good with wear.
English 19th Century Maple Pin Cushions.
Three are C-clamp. Largest, 7"h. Condition: Good with wear.