{"product_id":"vintage-pearsall-s-stout-floss-artserica-floss-silk-spools-fly-tying-costumes","title":"Vintage Pearsall’s Stout Floss \u0026 Artserica Floss Silk Spools Fly Tying Costumes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Costume \u0026amp; Embroidery Silk Reels – Artserica Floss, Pearsalls Stout Floss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely group of vintage silk floss spools, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearsall’s Stout Floss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used by traditional fly tiers, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtserica Floss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used for dressmaking, costume work and decorative textile projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearsall’s silks are highly regarded by traditional fly tiers and are closely associated with classic wet flies, spiders and traditional trout patterns. Stout Floss was used for bodies, tags, ribs and other dressing details, giving a rich silk finish that modern synthetic threads do not quite replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artserica Floss reels add further textile interest, particularly for dressmakers, costume makers, embroiderers and collectors of vintage sewing materials. Silk floss of this type was valued for decorative stitching, trimming, repair work and period textile projects, with a soft sheen and rich colour suited to display or specialist use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis group includes several attractive shades, including yellows, orange, green, red and lilac tones, with original labels to some of the spool ends. A useful and collectable lot for traditional fly tying, vintage angling, costume work, textile display, embroidery or silk thread collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn vintage used condition with age-related wear to the wooden reels, labels and silk. Some labels are worn, marked or damaged, and the quantity of silk remaining varies from reel to reel. The colours remain attractive and the group displays well. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLargest reels x 5 reels: H: 4 cm x Diameter: 3 cm\u003cbr\u003ePearsell's Stout Floss x 3 reels + 1 empty: H: 4 cm x Diameter: 2.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtserica Floss H\u003c\/span\u003e: 4cm x D: 3.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEarly to Mid 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artserica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56869063950716,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/EA96680A-F284-4843-A41C-E1373018EC23.jpg?v=1781975703","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/vintage-pearsall-s-stout-floss-artserica-floss-silk-spools-fly-tying-costumes","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}