Japanese Painted Thread Winder – Purple Flower c.1890-1910s Vegetable ivory British / European kitchen herb

British / European kitchen herb chopper

and decorative carving give it wonderful display appeal

seated alongside a red pincushion within a pink woven basket

while the wooden handle is well-worn and smoothly shaped from years of handling

Japanese Painted Thread Winder – Purple Flower c.1890-1910s Vegetable ivory British / European kitchen herbJapanese Painted Thread Winder Purple Flower c. 1890 1910s This antique Japanese wooden thread winder is hand painted with a purple flower motif. The warm patina and worn decoration suggest long and loving use. It bears original handwritten script, possibly a makers mark or note. A beautiful glimpse into the global nature of needlework tools in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Dimensions L: 5. 5cm x W: 5. 5cm Condition Fair to good antique