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Antique Cotton Reel & Pin Cushion Stand
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Antique Cotton Reel & Pin Cushion Stand

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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A good 19th century sewing stand for cotton reels held on individual rods with lovely turned finials on the top.,

Note the lovely shaped top with alternating  coloured woods.

There is  a pin cushion top all on a nicely turned base.

The stand measures 23cm h x 13cm w.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Victorian Cotton Reel Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1239870
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Description
A good 19th century sewing stand for cotton reels held on individual rods with lovely turned finials on the top.,

Note the lovely shaped top with alternating  coloured woods.

There is  a pin cushion top all on a nicely turned base.

The stand measures 23cm h x 13cm w.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Victorian Cotton Reel Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1239870
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

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A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools.
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Archive I A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools.

Antique Cotton Reel & Pin Cushion Stand

Archive II A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools. View II
Archive III A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools. View III
Archive IV A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools. View IV
Archive V A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools. View V
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A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools.
Antique Cotton Reel & Pin Cushion Stand
Ref: SA1239870
A turned dark mahogany cotton reel stand featuring a central pillar topped with a green fabric pin cushion and surrounded by brass spindles holding wooden thread spools.
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  • ObjectSewing Stand
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned central pedestal, Finial pegs, Pincushion top, Moulded circular base

This nineteenth-century Victorian sewing stand functions as a desktop cotton reel and pin cushion holder. Made from dark brown mahogany with brass hardware and a fabric element, the piece displays a rich, polished wood finish. The construction incorporates a turned central pedestal, finial pegs on the upper tier, a circular pincushion top, and a moulded circular base. The photograph shows pointed wooden finials, a green fabric pincushion, and spools of thread in beige, dark red, black, and white. Measuring 23 cm in height by 13 cm in width, the compact object sits on a bookshelf or desk surface in a study, craft room, or living space as a decorative accessory.

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These tiered wooden stands were functional haberdashery items during the nineteenth century, designed to hold multiple spools of thread alongside an integrated cushion for pins and needles.

They were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring hand-turned central columns, brass spindles, and fabric-covered cushions filled with sawdust or wool.

Authentic examples feature hand-turned wooden components, brass or bone pegs, subtle age-related wear around thread spindle points, and a weighted base to ensure stability.

Position the piece on a bookshelf, writing desk, or sideboard top alongside vintage textiles, glass jars, and leather-bound books to create a curio vignette.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the timber patination, taking care to avoid applying wet cleaning products to the original fabric cushion.
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