{"product_id":"vintage-coats-mercer-crochet-cotton-thread-box-mixed-colours-unused","title":"Vintage Coats Mercer-Crochet Cotton Thread Box Mixed Colours Unused","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Coats Mercer-Crochet Cotton Thread Box Mixed Colours Unused\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lovely vintage box of Coats Mercer-Crochet cotton thread in mixed colours and thicknesses, presented in the original branded retailer’s display box with attractive period typography and graphics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box contains a mixed selection of unused crochet cotton balls, including white, pink, cream, yellow\/beige, light pink and pink\/white. Thicknesses include 20 and 40, with shades including no. 503, no. 602, no. 441 and no. 693.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese mercerised crochet cottons were produced for fine crochet, lacework and decorative needlecraft projects, and today make a charming display piece for a sewing room, haberdashery collection, vintage shop display, period interior or prop styling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mixed colours and original display box give the set strong decorative appeal, especially for collectors of vintage sewing notions, threads and haberdashery packaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e that the final two photographs are provided for reference to illustrate the range and condition of similar boxes. This listing is for one box only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thread balls appear unused, with original centre labels present. There are some light age\/storage marks to a few of the balls, as shown, but they remain very attractive for display or collection. The outer box shows expected age-related wear including scuffs, creasing and edge wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eH: 5.5 cm x L: 24.3 cm x W: 11.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J \u0026 P Coats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56773587304828,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/6a04b63a4774416923524621_fa0b6b1b-7db6-47d9-9a2e-16947e2f995b.png?v=1778694623","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/vintage-coats-mercer-crochet-cotton-thread-box-mixed-colours-unused","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}