A Large Collection of Vintage and Modern Sewing Thread Spools including Dewhurst’s Sylko and Coats, Mid to Late 20th Century

A comprehensive assortment of several dozen sewing thread spools of varying sizes, materials, and colours, presented in a cardboard storage box. The collection features a mix of vintage wooden spools, mid-century cardboard tubes, and contemporary plastic versions. Recognisable brands include Dewhurst’s Sylko, Coats Prima, Gutermann, and Mettler, with various markings including Made in England and Made in Germany. The thread types are diverse, ranging from standard cotton and polyester to decorative metallic gold. The colour spectrum is broad, with a particular emphasis on shades of green, orange, brown, cream, and white. This lot provides a functional and historical overview of 20th-century haberdashery supplies.