Bone Sewing set - 12 cm (No reserve price)
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Set of four historical bone textile tools from Europe, dating to the 18th–19th century, comprising a large bone awl, a spindle rod with ring decoration, a small rod with a knob end, and a bone needle with two holes, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Set of 4 historical bone tools (sewing needle, awl, spindle, weaving tool) – 18th–19th century
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Facts
• Object type: Set of historical bone tools
Components
• 1 large bone awl
• 1 pointed spindle rod / rod with ring marking
• 1 small rod with a button-shaped end
• 1 bone needle with two eyelets
• Material: Bone
• Period: 18th–19th century (earlier possible in some cases)
• Origin: Europe
• Condition: Well preserved, age-appropriate signs of wear, beautiful patina
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A set of four handcrafted bone tools originally used in textile processing. These include a larger awl, a finely crafted spindle or loom with a ring ornament, a small bone spindle with a button-shaped head, and an elongated bone needle with a double hole. The pieces exhibit varying patinas and bear clear traces of traditional handwork. Such tools were used in the 18th and 19th centuries in the household, for spinning, weaving, and sewing, and are now sought-after ethnographic and folklore collector's items.
Set of 4 historical bone tools (sewing needle, awl, spindle, weaving tool) – 18th–19th century
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Facts
• Object type: Set of historical bone tools
Components
• 1 large bone awl
• 1 pointed spindle rod / rod with ring marking
• 1 small rod with a button-shaped end
• 1 bone needle with two eyelets
• Material: Bone
• Period: 18th–19th century (earlier possible in some cases)
• Origin: Europe
• Condition: Well preserved, age-appropriate signs of wear, beautiful patina
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A set of four handcrafted bone tools originally used in textile processing. These include a larger awl, a finely crafted spindle or loom with a ring ornament, a small bone spindle with a button-shaped head, and an elongated bone needle with a double hole. The pieces exhibit varying patinas and bear clear traces of traditional handwork. Such tools were used in the 18th and 19th centuries in the household, for spinning, weaving, and sewing, and are now sought-after ethnographic and folklore collector's items.
Details
Era
1400-1900
No. of items
4
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Bone
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
0.4 cm
Depth
0.4 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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