Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Bodkin Set Ribbon Threader Sewing Tools Novelty

Description: D. Dolphin AntiquesOffering Interesting & Unusual Antiques & Early Vintage Collectibles Want to see more items like this? Click on Visit Store or View Other Items. Antique 1912 Gorham Sterling Silver Tape Measure Sewing Tool Signed Novelty. Description: This lovely set of three sterling silver bodkins are signed with the Gorham mark and likely date from the 1910s. Bodkins, also called Ribbon Threaders, are used to feed ribbon or cord through seams or holes in sewing and needlework. These pieces are beautifully designed. The two larger bodkins have a 3-cloved "heart" or "spade" shaped hole at the top where you would feed the cording, and the ribbon holder section has a cut-out design with a striking silhouette. Not only are they lovely to look at, they're also quite functional; the narrowing shape of the cord hole would cause a knotted cord to remain in the hole, and the ribbon holder section has ridged teeth to keep the ribbon from slipping. The third bodkin is useful for feeding thin ribbon or cording through a very narrow seam; this bodkin, while not as pretty, has good weight and a slightly rounded form to it (not just flat). From a very collectible antique silver maker, and a sweet little addition to your sewing, ribbon bodkin or sterling Edwardian novelty collection! Condition: In very good used antique condition. There's some very light age- and use-appropriate surface wear which really is much more noticeable in these closeup photos than in person. You might choose to polish them up a bit, or leave as they are (See Photos). Size: Approx. 2 5/8" to 2 3/4" L. Shipping Cost: $7.00 (U.S. Only). IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THE INFO AND POLICIES BELOW BEFORE BIDDING OR PURCHASING. THANK YOU! SHIPPING: USPS Priority Mail - U.S. Only. I strive to ship within 2 business days (Mon - Fri). However, as a one-person business, I cannot guarantee same-day or next-day shipping.I ship ALL items Priority with tracking, so we both know where the item is in transit. NOTE: Ebay delivery estimates are not always accurate.I charge a flat shipping fee that is almost always LOWER than my actual cost, so you know that it's reasonable. I don't charge extra for packing materials. I do recycle CLEAN, sturdy boxes and packing materials (even the PO asks us to recycle their boxes). Combined Shipping: Available when small items can be safely shipped together. If the ebay invoice does not automatically combine shipping, please contact me to request this - before paying, if you can. Sorry, I NO LONGER USE MAKE AN OFFER OPTIONS. Too much time is spent negotiating unproductive low offers, counter offers and counter-counter offers. I strive to price my items reasonably, given my inventory costs, shipping and selling fees, and of course the value of the item. Please consider the value of the item and whether the listed price works for you in deciding to bid or purchase. And thank you for supporting this small business! RETURNS: I guarantee every item is as described. I gladly accept returns if I have overlooked anything you feel is important in my description or photos. Please ask any questions you have about the item before purchasing or bidding. If you have questions or concerns when you receive your item, please, ASAP, click on Ask Seller a Question in the item tracking, purchase list, or original listing, so that I can address any concerns promptly. NOTE: Clicking on Return Item automates the process and can actually make it harder to resolve an issue quickly and effectively. If a return is due to an oversight on my part, I will refund return shipping after item has been shipped back.IMPORTANT: NO partial refunds for unreturned items - item must be returned. And NO renegotiating price after purchase. Please check out my Store! You can browse, search and view by category, including items on sale. I sell an eclectic mix of antique and early vintage collectibles, including early sewing and needlework tools, Shaker accessories, Victorian novelties, Folk Art and Whimseys, and Advertising and Memorabilia. New items added every week, so mark my store as a favorite and check back often.

Price: 135 USD

Location: Warwick, Rhode Island

End Time: 2025-01-26T04:07:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7 USD