Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 16 September 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 16 September 2026

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Lot 36: A Mid-20th Century Norwegian Birch Cantilever Sewing Stand with Contents

This auction ended on September 16, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £22

A mid-20th century cantilever sewing stand of tiered construction, likely produced in birch? wood with a clear varnished finish. The unit features a five-compartment design across three levels that expands horizontally via wooden struts, supported by four square-tapered legs and topped with a large, central arched carry handle. The box contains an assortment of vintage sewing notions including numerous spools of thread on traditional wooden and modern plastic reels, a pair of chrome-plated pinking shears in a yellow card box marked CANARY ALL CHROME PLATED PINKING SHEARS, a blue hardshell case marked Boots, and a repurposed yellow tobacco tin marked ERINMORE FLAKE. Further sewing accessories include needle packets marked MILWARDS, a needle and thread card marked L. WENZEL, and various packs of elastic, buttons, and mending threads.