Seller:tiger_gray✉️(8,241)99.8%,
Location:Bloomington, Illinois, US,
Ships to: US,
Item:292162476341Antique Sewing Clamp Pin Cushion Brass RECLINING DOG Figural. This is a very RARE Antique Victorian RECLINING DOG Figural Sewing Clamp w/Pincushion From the early to mid-1800s. These are very difficult to find. We have never had the opportunity to purchase one at an estate sale, and only seen 2 for sale on the internet. Research shows that while this is unmarked, it was made under the same patent as the common sewing birds that are patent-dated, but with the dog much less popular, far fewer were made. This is an authentic, original, untouched piece. Still retains a lot of the gold/bronze patina on the dog & ornate bed he is on. Some tarnish of bracket. We did not attempt to clean it, but you could. The lever under his head, when pushed down, fully and smoothly opens his mouth for holding things tightly. Some obvious wear to the pin cushion outer material, although ALL of the under-foam remains! Over 5" tall (fully unscrewed) X 3 1/2" Long
Condition:Beautiful early to mid-1800s ORIGINAL piece in great working condition. Still retains a lot of the gold/bronze patina on the dog & ornate bed the dog is on. Some tarnish of bracket.