Lot 108: Spool Holder and Shuttle

Estimate: $600 – $900
Price Realized: $649

Rectangular dovetailed box, walnut, brass hinged lid, seven circular openings fitted with ivory (five in front, one on each side), with interior steel pins to hold spools, 2″ h, 6 1/2″ w, 2 7/8″ d (at lid); Carved cherry wood shuttle, circular opening on front fitted with diamond shaped ivory, also carved ivory fittings for wool stick, 11″ l; (from a Massachusetts collection).