Vintage Dewhurst’s Sylko 36 Wooden Cotton Reels in Advertising BoxA wonderful vintage Dewhurst’s Sylko collection comprising 36 wooden cotton reels presented in their original illustrated advertising box.The lid has a particularly striking period design featuring the famous “Sew it with Sylko” slogan, the Dewhurst’s Three Shells emblem and a brightly coloured Sylko reel, together with the wording “Over 350 Fast Colours”.Inside is a full arrangement of 36 wooden reels in a lovely assortment of colours. The reel labels record the individual Sylko shade numbers and names, including colours such as Kingfisher, Mahogany, Black, Light Lilac, Peach Rose, Royal Blue, Nutmeg, Elephant, Fiesta Pink, Emerald, Bright Blue, Satin Skin, Sandalwood, Dark Claret, Rose, Cambridge Blue, Saffron, Ivory, Crimson, Light Pink, Ivy Green, Silver Slate, Old Gold, Cream, Dark Shrimp, Pale Rose, Coral, Lemon, Linen, Camellia, Mid Crimson and Myrtle.The box is marked Art. No. E.001 and was produced for 36 reels of Sylko Machine Twist No. 40, each containing 100 yards / 91 metres. It is also marked “A Product of English Sewing Cotton Co Ltd” and “Made in Great Britain”.An especially attractive piece of vintage haberdashery which displays beautifully with the lid raised. It would make a lovely addition to a Sylko or sewing collection, haberdashery display or period shop setting.ConditionA very appealing vintage collection in good original condition. The box retains its colourful printed lid and all 36 wooden reel positions are occupied. The threads have been used and the reels contain varying amounts of original cotton. They have been covered in protective cellophane to help preserve the colours and keep the threads clean. Some reels have pierced centres and there is age-related wear to a number of the paper labels; one reel is without its upper paper label.The cardboard box has general age and storage wear including rubbing, marks, small areas of edge and corner wear and some old tape or label residue. The printed lid remains colourful and presents particularly well. Please refer closely to the photographs as these form part of the condition description.DimensionsBox dimensions - H: 4 cm x L: 21 cm x W: 21 cmEraMid-20th century, circa late 1940s–1950s
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