Victorian household items

"Every child who sews with a will should have a wee birdie to help with his bill."I have long been fascinated with some of the clever inventions of the past, the sewing bird being one of them. The sewing bird, also known as a sewing clamp, hemming clamp, or third hand, was used in the 18th and early 19th centuries to attach one end of a piece of cloth firmly to a table to enable the seamstress to hold her sewing taut with one hand while stitching with the other.(Image Source) Commonly used…

A very attractive ladies writing desk from the late Victorian period. Made from solid mahogany and very much in the Rocco style. Sat on cabriole legs with carved shoulder and apron, slightly bowed to the central drawer and with matching storage slopes to the writing surface. To the recessed back there is a mirror.

Sterling Silver chatelaine: a small Shiebler purse floral & sea life decoration; a Shiebler chatelaine with notepad, dictionary, pencil, and other items; an unmarked shell-form purse; a Tiffany bird-decorated perfume; and an unmarked chatelaine hung with notepad, perfume, pencil set, locket, and other items, approx. 14.2 troy oz.

Lot 2278. STERLING SILVER CHATELAINE. (65272)

Victorian Brass Spool Holder.

A pair of fine and unusual Victorian silver jam spoons made in Sheffield in 1892 by Mappin and Webb. Very finely hand pierced with hand engraved bowls.

Victorian Oak heavily carved china. J & L Antiques NY is located in historic Hyde Park, New York 12538. We feature quality furnishings and accessories from the Rococo, Victorian and Renaissance periods.

"Cast iron ornate footed letter holder. 8.5\" in height, 5.5\" wide, 5\" deep. This is a great vintage piece to add the perfect touch to your Paris Apartment, French Farmhouse, Seaside, Cottage Chic, or Romantic Decor and it remains in excellent condition. Thank you for looking!"

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