A nice old celluloid tape measure probably German. It is in good shape with s splits at the bottom that really does not show when displayed (see photo). It also does take some persuasion to retract it

 

Antique Sewing - Pink Hand Blown Art Glass Sock Darner - Darning Egg. Approx. 6" long. The glass has swirls, folds and air bubble pops, and an unground pontil end - that's how it was made. So lovely,

 

mannahome Store Belding Bros Hemingway Embroidery Silk Display Box Filled Silk Thread 80+ Skeins

 

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Very rare "Fashionable Dress Pattern" mail order pattern from "The Magazine for Milady". A high end 1920s magazine featuring high end fashion looks. Pattern has no graphics of the dress. There is only

 

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Lovely vintage assorted Victorian metal buttons. A truly lovely assortment. I selling my collection so please see my other offers. I will combine shipping [price determined by package weight and handl

 

From the estate of a 94 year old woman. Very old blacksmith made, hand forged sewing scissors. A guess is these are Pre Civil War. Appear to have a touchmark but not sure what it is. Obviously hand fo

 

A lovely, deeply carved vegetable ivory button with cut steel escutcheon. NBS medium 1+3/16". S&&H $3.25. Always happy to combine wins. Please email with any questions. Thank you

 

I found this tin of buttons in an old house that I bought. I am not sure of the ages of these buttons, however there are some made of bone, some bakelite and some metal, and some leather. There are al