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Description

This is a good rosewood reel stand, c1870,. It has a circular dished base raised on three bun feet, centred by a baluster turned column supporting two roundel turned circular tiers. There are six brass reel rods surmounted by turned wooden finials each of which hold two cotton reels each. To the top is a pin cushion.

It measures 19cm w at base x 32cm h..

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Sewing Reel Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1180406

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Own a piece of history

Description

This is a good rosewood reel stand, c1870,.

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It has a circular dished base raised on three bun feet, centred by a baluster turned column supporting two roundel turned circular tiers.

Opus Antiques

There are six brass reel rods surmounted by turned wooden finials each of which hold two cotton reels each. To the top is a pin cushion.

It measures 19cm w at base x 32cm h..

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Sewing Reel Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1180406

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United Kingdom

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ObjectDecorative Objects
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialMahogany, Walnut, Velvet
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned wood columns, Tiered platforms, Velvet pin cushion, Spindle pegs

FAQs

Antique sewing reel stands emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries as domestic needlework became a central household activity, designed to organise threads and pins neatly on a worktable.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or fruitwood, featuring intricate hand-turned components, tiered platforms, and integrated pin cushions.

Authenticity is determined by the depth of the patina, hand-turned tool marks, traditional joinery, and the presence of period-appropriate materials such as turned bone finials or velvet cushions.

Place the stand on a bookshelf, desk, or side table as a sculptural decorative object that adds tactile warmth and historical interest to a room.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the surface without harming the patina.