{"product_id":"antique-victorian-mcpherson-tartan-ware-sewing-egg-reel-holder","title":"Antique Victorian McPherson Tartan Ware Sewing Egg \/ Reel Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictorian McPherson Tartan Ware Sewing Egg Reel Holder Scottish Antique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive Victorian Scottish Tartan Ware sewing accessory in the form of a small segmented egg, decorated in the McPherson tartan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe egg is made from turned wood and covered with printed tartan decoration beneath a glossy varnished finish. The tartan has been applied in carefully shaped sections to follow the curved form of the egg, divided by fine dark lines and finished with delicate gilt detailing. One section is clearly titled \u003cstrong\u003e“McPherson”\u003c\/strong\u003e in gilt lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe egg separates around the centre to reveal a hollow wooden interior with a central spindle or tube designed to accommodate a small sewing reel. This compact form would have made an attractive and practical addition to a Victorian sewing box or work basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich tartan colouring remains particularly appealing, and the unusual egg shape makes this a lovely example of 19th-century Scottish Tartan Ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA desirable piece for collectors of antique sewing notions, Scottish treen, Mauchline Ware and Tartan Ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good antique condition with expected age-related wear. The tartan decoration retains strong colour and a glossy finish, with rubbing, scratches and small areas of wear and loss to the varnish, printed decoration and gilt detail. There is more noticeable wear around the central join where the two halves meet. The exposed wooden interior has surface marks, darkening and wear consistent with age and use. The two halves fit together securely. Please refer closely to the photographs for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 5 cm x D: 2.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictorian, circa 1860–1890\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tartan Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57299815006588,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/6a8b39e51011f86f15ebd38d.png?v=1787924472","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-mcpherson-tartan-ware-sewing-egg-reel-holder","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}