Edwardian Clark & Co Mauchline-Type Transfer Cotton Reel Box with Reels An attractive Edwardian Clark & Co cotton reel box, dating to circa 1900–1915, featuring a transfer-decorated wooden lid in the Mauchline ware tradition. The octagonal wooden box has a hinged lid and retains its original printed interior paper label reading “Clark & Co’s Extra Quality – Is the Best for Hand or Machine Sewing”, complete with anchor trademark and Paisley reference. The lid is decorated with a printed paper transfer depicting a marine still-life of shells and seaweed, sealed beneath a varnished finish, consistent with Mauchline-type production rather than hand painting. The interior is textured blue and finished with a gilt decorative band around the upper inner edge. The box is fitted with turned wooden pegs designed to hold cotton reels, arranged around a central circular recess originally intended to accommodate a small pin cushion or needle holder. The underside retains its original textured paper covering with a stock or reference mark. The box is accompanied by a selection of original wooden cotton reels, including Clark’s and other period manufacturers, enhancing both authenticity and display appeal. A desirable early 20th-century sewing accessory combining advertising, function and decorative craftsmanship, well suited to collectors of Mauchline ware, sewing ephemera and haberdashery antiques. ConditionGood antique condition overall. The wooden box is structurally sound with surface wear, small marks and patina consistent with age and use. Hinges are intact and the lid opens and closes well. The interior paper label shows age toning and light wear but remains clear and legible. The blue painted interior shows wear consistent with use, with the gilt detailing remaining visible. The transfer-decorated lid shows age-related wear, light surface scratches and varnish wear. Cotton reels show varying degrees of wear, commensurate with age. DimensionsH: 5 cm x L: 12 cm x W: 12 cm EraEdwardian, circa 1900–1915
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