Antique Star Twist Metal/Glass Thread Display Case American Thread Co.
Item History & Price
Antique Star Twist Metal and Glass Thread Display Case from American Thread Co.
Rare and very functional 4-drawer spool chest/thread display case from American Thread Company used to merchandise hundreds of wood spool threads at leading retailers in the early 1900's. The four drawers allow viewing of a total of 40 different spools of thread (4 drawers with 10 slots per row) through the glass facing and can store several hundred spools of thread in total. The origin...al decals on the display case are now under a thin layer of paint but can be viewed through the paint (see photos) as follows:
Front of case - "Star Twist Mercerized Sewing Thread"Each of the two sides plus the back of the case - "Star Twist For Hand and Machine Sewing" and "Mercerized Sewing Thread Manufactured by American Thread Company" plus the company's Trade Mark.
Good used antique condition. Functionally the 4-drawer spool chest/thread display case works very well and is in good condition with all of the glass intact, all the drawers able to open and close with ease and no significant dents or scratches. One drawer pull, as seen in the photos, was replaced by a ribbon pull and works very. Please view all photos to assess the condition of this great antique, yet very functional piece of American history. If you would like additional photos, do not hesitate to ask.
This piece measures as follows:
Length across - 15 3/4"Depth (front to back) - 14 1/4"Height (bottom to top) - 8 1/2"
Weight - 17 lbs, 12 oz.
Rare and very functional 4-drawer spool chest/thread display case from American Thread Company used to merchandise hundreds of wood spool threads at leading retailers in the early 1900's. The four drawers allow viewing of a total of 40 different spools of thread (4 drawers with 10 slots per row) through the glass facing and can store several hundred spools of thread in total. The origin...al decals on the display case are now under a thin layer of paint but can be viewed through the paint (see photos) as follows:
Front of case - "Star Twist Mercerized Sewing Thread"Each of the two sides plus the back of the case - "Star Twist For Hand and Machine Sewing" and "Mercerized Sewing Thread Manufactured by American Thread Company" plus the company's Trade Mark.
Good used antique condition. Functionally the 4-drawer spool chest/thread display case works very well and is in good condition with all of the glass intact, all the drawers able to open and close with ease and no significant dents or scratches. One drawer pull, as seen in the photos, was replaced by a ribbon pull and works very. Please view all photos to assess the condition of this great antique, yet very functional piece of American history. If you would like additional photos, do not hesitate to ask.
This piece measures as follows:
Length across - 15 3/4"Depth (front to back) - 14 1/4"Height (bottom to top) - 8 1/2"
Weight - 17 lbs, 12 oz.
