April 16, 2024
ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL THREAD WINDER C 1750
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ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL THREAD WINDER This is a lovely antique Chinese mother of pearl gaming counter or thread winder. It dates from around 1750. It has a 'double dolphin' shape, named after the shape of the 'dophin' heads you can see each side of the counter at the top corners. T are doves on one side, and a flower on the other. These winders were originally created as games counters, but soon found another use by Georgian ladies as winders for small amounts of silk and kept in their workboxes. It dates from around 1750. It measures 1.25 inches by 0.80 inches. (3.40 cm by 2.20cms). Due to ebay's new rules I can only offer Combined shipping;� Please note, if you want combined shipping which saves you money (eg� 5 Counters (gaming chips) for only the first shipping rate). Please email for an invoice. International shipping is via airmail, and UK shipping is first class, this does not include any tracking. Please email if you require tracking this will cost extra. All items are well packed with card (not flimsy tissue or bubble only) and shipped in a bubble envelope, for extra safety. I am happy to combine items, and to wait while you buy others, please let me know that you want this option.I have dealt in antiques and collectables for over 30 years. Full time for over 20 years. I have run an antiques centre, but now prefer to
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