A Rare 19th Century Dutch Silver Sewing Clamp with Pin Cushion

Name: A Rare 19th Century Dutch Silver Sewing Clamp with Pin Cushion
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1225624
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A rare and desirable Dutch silver sewing clamp. These lovely tiems were crafted to act as a 'third hand' and historically, were known as naaiklem or naaivogel. They are secured to the edge of a table and secure the fabric for detailed work

This lovely example features reeded decoration, has an inverted heart shaped screw terminal and to the top, a boat shaped green velvet pin cusion with a swivel action. Sewing clamps are sought after items for needlework enthusiasts and this fine piece is both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks, dents or losses.

Origin :- Netherlands.

Date :- c1880-1900.

Hallmarks :- Fully marked with Dutch marks, including fineness mark (.833 standard), Minerva head and Maker's mark.

Height :- 9.2 cms.

Width :- 4.5 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 2.3 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9.2cm (3.62")

Width

4.5cm (1.77")

Depth

2.3cm (0.91")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1225624

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA2270

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare and desirable Dutch silver sewing clamp.

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These lovely tiems were crafted to act as a 'third hand' and historically, were known as naaiklem or naaivogel.

Andrew Cox Antiques

They are secured to the edge of a table and secure the fabric for detailed work

fig 1. A rare 19th Century Dutch silver sewing clamp with pin cushion — fig 1. A Rare 19th Century Dutch Silver Sewing Clamp with Pin Cushion

This lovely example features reeded decoration, has an inverted heart shaped screw terminal and to the top, a boat shaped green velvet pin cusion with a swivel action. Sewing clamps are sought after items for needlework enthusiasts and this fine piece is both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.