{"product_id":"antique-victorian-clan-stuart-tartan-ware-thread-waxer","title":"Antique Victorian Clan Stuart Tartan Ware Thread Waxer","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictorian Clan Stuart Tartan Ware Thread Waxer Antique Scottish Sewing Notion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming Victorian Scottish Tartan Ware thread waxer decorated in the Clan Stuart tartan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small cylindrical sewing accessory is made from turned wood with printed tartan decoration beneath a glossy varnished finish. One end is clearly titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Clan Stuart”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in gilt lettering, while both ends are finished with decorative gilt wavy borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale central section is the wax used for conditioning sewing thread. The thread would be drawn across the wax before stitching, helping to smooth and strengthen it and making it easier to pass through fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its diminutive size, this is a particularly attractive example of Victorian Tartan Ware and an appealing addition to a collection of antique sewing notions, Scottish treen or Mauchline and Tartan Ware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sylko reel shown in one photograph is included for scale only and is not part of the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn good antique condition with expected age-related wear. There is some rubbing, surface marking and small areas of wear to the varnished tartan decoration and gilt detailing. The wax centre has surface marks and wear consistent with age and use. The “Clan Stuart” lettering remains clear and attractive. Please refer closely to the photographs for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 2.5 cm x D: 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian, circa 1860–1890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tartan Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57299817922940,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/6a8b39e61011f86f15ebd3d6.png?v=1787924457","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-clan-stuart-tartan-ware-thread-waxer","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}