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Berwick Toys Handicraft Compendium – 1950s Weaving Sewing Knitting Embroidery Set

Jon Nix — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:41:41 +0000

A very charming and colourful children's handicraft compendium by Berwick Toys and dating from the 1950s-60s. This vintage compendium includes a sewing kit, embroidery kit, french knitting bobbin, a loom and a tapestry set. Remarkably, it all seems to be complete and unused, and so is perhaps a rare find! The original instructions are included and the outer box is in good condition considering its age.

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Antique Ebonised and Gilded Bobbin Legged Octagonal “Gypsy” Table

Jon Nix — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 12:08:59 +0000

As found, this stunning antique octagonal "Gypsy" table - dating from the late 1800s or early 1900s - features ebonised bobbin turned legs with gilded banding, a great shape and loads of character. A piece of furniture which is certainly a conversation piece!

The top, made from three separate pieces of wood, is a little uneven and could do with some attention, but is functional "as is", either with or without a new surface covering. Due to the age of this item the gilding is worn in some places but the ebonised wood is otherwise in an extremely good state - particularly the central "ball" - with wear and only to the extremities of the legs. We wouldn't want it any other way and we have not attempted anything more than a gentle clean in order to retain the undoubted character of the table.

The top measures 53 cm (21 in) square and the table height is 58cm (23 in)

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Vintage Bobbin Egg Timer

Jon Nix — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:13:27 +0000

This old bobbin was made into an egg timer by Bobbin All Over The World, York sometime in the 1970s, which - according to our calculations - makes this almost a vintage antique re-purposed item! The bobbin was originally made by Dixons in England.

A good-looking decorative item or indeed a useful kitchen accessory (although please note we can't guarantee absolutely accurate time-keeping from an item which is 40+ years old!)

The bobbin measures approximately 16cm (6½ in) in height with a base diameter of 6cm (2¼ in).

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