#37

Two Carved Wooden Thread Holders,One with Rare Stanhope Image
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$550
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Description
3" (8 cm.) l. largest. Each of intricately-carved wood in the shape of an egg that unscrews at the center for access to the hollow interior,for storage of valuagle threads. The larger is decorated with a rare Stanhope image on the top with an image of Eglise du St. Sepulveda. Excellent condition. Probably English,late 19th century.