Antique Small Hand-Worked Strawberry Emery

Regular price: £55.00
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A small antique strawberry emery, closely hand worked in deep red thread with pale stitched seeds and long green thread leaves.

The upper section is finished with a twisted green thread loop, giving the miniature fruit a distinctive and appealing shape. At just 4 cm high, this is a particularly diminutive example with considerable character. When gently squeezed, the filling gives a granular crunch consistent with an emery filling. These small abrasive cushions were traditionally used to clean and sharpen sewing needles.

A delightful addition to a collection of miniature sewing accessories, antique emeries, pincushions or textile folk art.

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Size/Dimensions

H: 4 cm x W: 2.5 cm

Condition

Very good antique condition, with little noticeable wear, fading or loss. The red and green thread colours remain strong, and the pale stitched seeds are well preserved. A small loose piece of cotton is caught beneath the leaf work and could possibly be removed carefully. The strawberry remains firm and intact and gives a granular crunch when gently squeezed, consistent with an emery filling.

Late 19th to early 20th century