{"product_id":"antique-red-velvet-strawberry-emery","title":"Antique Red Velvet Strawberry Emery","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Red Velvet Strawberry Emery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small antique strawberry emery made from vivid red velvet, with a softly rounded, pointed form and faded grey-green textile leaves at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strawberry feels distinctly crunchy when gently handled, indicating that it is likely filled with emery powder rather than soft pincushion stuffing. Emery strawberries were used to clean and sharpen sewing needles and were often kept alongside a conventional pincushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral old pins remain inserted into the velvet, showing how the piece was used. The top is finished with a dark green thread loop, allowing it to be attached to a sewing companion, workbox or larger pincushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pleasingly timeworn example of an antique sewing accessory and an attractive addition to a collection of strawberry emeries and early haberdashery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition with wear from age and use. The red velvet has rubbing, fading, surface marks, small pinholes and areas of worn pile. pins remain inserted into the emery and have not been removed. The grey-green textile leaves are worn, frayed and partially loose, while the dark green hanging loop is misshapen. The emery remains firm and has the characteristic crunchy feel associated with an abrasive filling. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 4 cm x W: 3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57144282677628,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/4979285F-06E7-4313-827B-04432C4F1861.jpg?v=1783350863","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-red-velvet-strawberry-emery","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}