2 Special Antique Carved Ivory Thread Barrels * C1800 Start Price USD 9.00 Current Price USD 91.00 Time Left - Bid Count 11 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Location Midlothian, Virginia See more about '2 Special Antique Carved Ivory Thread Barrels * C1800' Description Barrels 2 Special Antique Carved Ivory Thread Barrels English * Circa 1800 These antique cotton barrels are carved of real ivory with smooth sides and turned bands. They're quite unusual as the sides of each are wrapped with 4 rings of faceted steel beads. The tops unscrew from the barrels and the spools inside were to be wrapped with thread. Each has a hole in the side to feed the thread through. The ivory has shrunk over the centuries and the rings of beads are a little loose, though they seem to be secure. The condition is otherwise excellent with no chips, cracks or other damage. They graced an English workbox of the early 19th century. Each measures 1 3/4" high and almost 1" in diameter. Some of the plain ivory barrels in this style are shown on p. 44 of Nerylla Taunton's Antique Needlework Tools and she also shows the style of workbox they would have been in. *This antique item is carved from African elephant ivory and was imported legally into the United States. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. ** Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. ** Click on the buttons below for the details. Christmas will be close when this auction ends. If you would like, we'll be happy to ship 1st or 2nd day air by USPS or UPS (or Express Mail overseas). Just email for the cost. Thanks, and have a blessed Christmas. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. cmmeacham Store Place a Bid!