{"product_id":"antique-small-hand-worked-strawberry-emery","title":"Antique Small Hand-Worked Strawberry Emery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Small Hand-Worked Strawberry Emery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small antique strawberry emery, closely hand worked in deep red thread with pale stitched seeds and long green thread leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful addition to a collection of miniature sewing accessories, antique emeries, pincushions or textile folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery 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. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 4 cm x W: 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57144030036348,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/336F35C3-0A18-4E37-AAE0-26B3A0C6CBD6.jpg?v=1783345685","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-small-hand-worked-strawberry-emery","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}