AboutBarbara K. Acchino Expertise II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES
AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.
Experience I have been collecting for almost 20 years.
Organizations ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International; Thimble Guild; Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors
Publications "Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)
Question Hello Barbara, I have a bone item in the shape of a spinning top. It measures two and a half inches from the spinning point to the top spindle. The thin top spindle has a hole in it big enough for a needle. There is a quarter inch square hole in the body. I bought it alongwith a bone needlecase which dates from 1820 and is a French POW item. The little spinning top is very skillfully made however no-one knows what it was used for.Would love to hear your comments and can send a picture if you need it.
Regards, Rosie
Answer Hello Rosie. Yes, please send a digital picture to me at bacchino@twcny.rr.com. Also include why you think it is bone rather than ivory and if possible, send a picture of the needlecase as well. Don't know how much I can tell you, but I'll see what I can do. Looking forward to hearing from you. Barb
