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Here on offer is a rare and charming antique carved mother of pearl bees wax holder for waxing threads, dating to around 1880.
This wonderful little tool has been carved from mother of pearl and holds bees wax between the mother of pearl discs. The base disc is plain the upper has an elegant design carved into the surface. The mother of pearl is without damage. The wax has lines across the surface, this is where sewing threads have been pulled over and through the surface. This is done to add strength to threads for holding buttons or to be used in vulnerable areas of garments.
Thebees wax holder is offered in good antique condition, it is very tactile and measures 1cm by 3.2cm indiameter.
A really wonderful little item for anycollector.
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