Antique Needlework Box with Gold Filled Glasses and Notions
Item Details
A selection of an antique needlework box, gold filled glasses, glass buttons, and china doll heads. The needlework box features a marbled lined paper and fabric interior, removable top tray, central drawer, and spool holder with metal grommets to feed thread through. The label in the box reads ‘Manufactured by Henry E. Wilcoy Ilion, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Patented July 29, 1878.’ The gold filled glasses are designed to fold and clip with each lens on top of another and function without temples for support by pinching onto the nose.
Type | Pincushion, Thread, Needlework Box, Buttons, China Doll Heads, Glasses |
Brand | Henry E. Wilcoy, Herkiner Co. |
Marks | Maker’s Mark, Label, Fineness Mark |
Condition
- areas of loss to needlework box label; paper liner of needlework box presents minor tears and wear; adhesive residue on china doll heads; hairline fracture to neck of china doll head.
Dimensions
- measurements of needlework box only.
Item #
18CIN623-143