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Lovely Victorian Brass Cotton Reel Holder - Circa 1880
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Lovely Victorian Brass Cotton Reel Holder - Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 14 March 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Lovely Victorian Brass Cotton Reel Holder - circa 1880

Measurements:

Height: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Diameter of base: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Total weight: 1740g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Cotton Reel Holder to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108001
Dealers Internal Reference
P51135
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Description
A Lovely Victorian Brass Cotton Reel Holder - circa 1880

Measurements:

Height: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Diameter of base: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Total weight: 1740g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Cotton Reel Holder to the 1880s.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108001
Dealers Internal Ref
P51135
Kingsdown Antiques
Kingsdown Antiques
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Trustworthy reliable professional. Free UK & worldwide shipping

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An upright, multi-tiered Victorian brass cotton reel holder featuring openwork circular trays and decorative finials. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright, multi-tiered Victorian brass cotton reel holder featuring openwork circular trays and decorative finials. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Lovely Victorian Brass Cotton Reel Holder - Circa 1880

Archive II An upright, multi-tiered Victorian brass cotton reel holder featuring openwork circular trays and decorative finials. View II
Archive III An upright, multi-tiered Victorian brass cotton reel holder featuring openwork circular trays and decorative finials. View III
Archive IV An upright, multi-tiered Victorian brass cotton reel holder featuring openwork circular trays and decorative finials. View IV
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An upright, multi-tiered Victorian brass cotton reel holder featuring openwork circular trays and decorative finials.
Lovely Victorian Brass Cotton Reel Holder - circa 1880
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An upright, multi-tiered Victorian brass cotton reel holder featuring openwork circular trays and decorative finials.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourAntique Brass
  • MotifsTiered platforms, Pierced scrollwork, Turned columns, Decorative finials
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

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These tiered stands gained popularity during the Victorian era as home sewing transitioned from an absolute necessity to a refined domestic pastime, aided by the mass production of machine-wound cotton spools.

They were typically cast in brass using traditional foundry methods, featuring intricate pierced metalwork, turned upright columns, and decorative finials anchored to a weighted base.

Authentic pieces usually display period-appropriate casting irregularities, natural age-related patina, heavier solid brass construction, and construction joints using threaded screws or pins rather than modern welds.

This piece works well as an eclectic decorative accent on a bookshelf or desk, adding metallic warmth and historical texture to contemporary or transitional schemes.

Clean only with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust, and avoid using chemical metal polishes that strip away the desirable historical patina developed over decades.
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