PAUL MADDEN's Antique Scrimshaw Gallery
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Item # 504.
ANTIQUE SCRIMSHAW NEEDLE HOLDER

Another superb example of a pierced whale ivory sewing accessory. This one still has the tan and green decorative threads in place. Made for a single needle.

American origin  - Circa 1840 - 1870.

Superb condition with much of the thread work in place. Nice old patina.

PRICE: $1200.

 

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PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES
16 Jarves Street, P.O. Box 729
Sandwich, Ma. 02563-0729
Antique Scrimshaw to Buy, Sell and Appraise

E-mail madden@antiquescrimshaw.com
508-888-6434, 508-888-6886
Toll Free  888-888-1938
FAX  508-888-2824 (early AM / late PM)