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  1. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Just finished restoring this rare little pin cushion, The original silk had perished but luckily I had a piece of victorian silk almost the same colour.
    I had to take it apart in order to put the masts back in but I think it came out nice. IMG_0282.jpg
     
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  2. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Very nice! I like the little boat. Is it missing a mast?
     
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  3. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure, I've never seen one so I can compare, Its so rare.
    I wondered if there was a missing mast but I couldn't work out how it would fit.
    There was no evidence of a third mast being there.
     
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  4. Poisonivy

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    I don't think it is missing a mast because the original stuffing was in tact with little bits of the original silk still attached. IMG_0279.jpg
     
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  5. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    That's cute - what material is the boat and masts made from?
     
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  6. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Precious.
    Beautifully done.
    It's a keeper for you, right?
     
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  7. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Yes, I love antique sewing tools :)
     
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  8. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    It's made from Ivory but it's pre 1947 of course.

    I think this one is early victorian, A bit earlier than the more common Bellows and Wheel Barrows.
     
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  9. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Nice!!!!
    Sail on sailor!!! :)
     
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  10. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Adjusted the masts, According to hubby they should look more like this, He may be right as I did find the original thread wrapped around the shorter mast as I've done it now. IMG_0283.jpg

    It wouldn't post a full image for some reason.
     
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  11. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    On second thoughts it looks like the masts are bone.

    Circa 1820.
     
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  12. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    That looks better
     
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  13. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I'm now of the opinion this is a one of a kind gift made by a sailor.
     
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  14. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    That's a really interesting thought, Wouldn't that be great! I really don't think there is another in existence, I have absolutely scoured the internet for another and there is nothing.
     
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  15. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Yes it does doesn't it.....I have to defer to hubby on this one :)

    The masts are more secure like that too.
     
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  16. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Looking closely it is roughly cut suggesting he did not have many tools available and/or wasn't as experienced as he may have wished to do the fine finish work. :)
     
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  17. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    This is a Bellows pin cushion from the same era and made the same way, These are fairly common.
    DSCN0464.jpg
     
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  18. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Pretty! :)
     
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  19. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I like the way you changed it, although also like the way you first showed it. Very nice!
     
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  20. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Thank you :)
     
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