#33 • Spool Holders

Part of Warwick on the James, textiles and treasures (timed auction by Walnut Hill Auctions)

High bid $122.00

Status: Sold

Mid-Century wood double-decker spool holder swirls for easy reaching of desired thread. Upper circle is 4’’ and holds 8 spools. Lower portion is 6.5’’ and holds 10 spools. A top cup holds a tomato pin cushion. The round silver-tone metal holder has a top level for 4 spools and a bottom holding 6. The base curves upward to hold loose pins while the top pincushion is covered in hand-woven fabric. A linear silver tone holder by J.P.Clark holds 5 spools and has a thread guide behind each spool. It’s 5.5” x 2”.