Antique Treen Sailors Cylindrical Needle Case & Thread Wax Pot HMS ARGUS 1855

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Seller: old_folios ✉️ (147) 100%, Location: Birmingham, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 204655043776 Antique Treen Sailors Cylindrical Needle Case & Thread Wax Pot HMS ARGUS 1855.
Antique Treen Sailors Two Piece Cylindrical Needle Case with Needles & Thread Coating Wax Pot from HMS ARGUS 1855 Paddle Sloop-of-war. Early 1800s Sailors / Sail Makers hand made cylindrical needle box made from oak with stained sections and needles. Hand turned fruitwood Thread Wax pot with raised central section for coating the sewing thread with beeswax to make ease of sewing and protect the thread. Minor shrinkage shakes to the wall of the pot (see photos). From the ship's carpenter's tool chest of Charles Gordon which also contains Charles Gordon's calf skin covered rough log notebook (not included in this sale).  Good overall condition commensurate with age and use. (Images of notebook interior and photo of a similar class paddle sloop-of-war for information only). Lots of history, charm and character and lovely tactile objects. Size: Needle Case 7ins (1.5cm) long x 1 inch (25mm) diameter ..... Wax pot; 1 1/2ins (4cm) diameter 1 x 1/8th"  (3cm) tall. Sent 1st Class signed for. Happy to answer any questions you may have.  Postage to UK postcode addresses
  • Condition: Good overall condition -See Description
  • Sub-Type: Oak
  • Antique: Yes
  • Style/ Period: Victorian
  • Original/Repro: Original
  • Product: Maritime
  • Product Sub-Type: Sailmakers Needle Case
  • Material: Oak
  • Age: 1800-1849

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