This exquisite collection of over 6 metres of rare vintage ribbons & braids are perfect for a variety of small decorative projects or for collectors.

This collection includes:

1m x 2.5cm antique French grosgrain ribbon

1m of vintage sequin trim

1m x 2.5 vintage Swiss picot ribbon

80cm x 8cm vintage duck egg coloured French faille ribbon

80cm x 8cm vintage storm blue coloured French faille ribbon

80cm x 8cm vintage power blue coloured French taffeta

1m x 4.5cm antique velvet ribbon

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

This exquisite collection of over 4 metres of rare vintage ribbons & braids are perfect for a variety of small decorative projects or for collectors.

This collection includes:

80cm x 8.5cm antique French silk faille ribbon

50cm x 19cm vintage French moire ribbon

80cm x 14cm vintage French faille ribbon

80cm x 8cm vintage French grosgrain ribbon

1m and 50cm  x 1cm vintage braid

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

This exquisite collection of over 5.5 metres of rare vintage ribbons & braids are perfect for a variety of small decorative projects or for collectors.

This collection includes:

1m x 2.5cm vintage French petersham ribbon

1m x 1cm vintage braid

1m x 2cm vintage Swiss straw braid

30cm x 13cm vintage French taffeta ribbon

50cm x 10cm vintage French moire ribbon (some very small pin holes, may steam out)

1m x 10.5cm vintage French organza ribbon – wire edge

80cm x 13cm vintage French tafetta ribbon

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Superb Victorian beaded passementerie trim in excellent condition, perfect for small projects or collectors – 1m x 5cm

Please note:

Vintage items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Lovely set of 3 Victorian passementerie motifs, perfect for small projects or collectors – approximately 9cm long and 2.5-3cm wide

This gorgeous headband was made for the launch of our first fabric range many years ago. It is made withe a beautiful selection of vintage ribbons, flowers and leaves.

Approximately 20cm high and 20cm wide.

Please note:

Vintage items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

This lovely collection of millinery feathers and flowers date back to the mid 20th century, beautiful for millinery or other decorative projects.

The feathers 23cm long – 28cm long and the flower bunch 13cm wide x 12cm long

This lovely collection of millenary fruits date back to the early/mid 20th century, beautiful for millinery or other decorative projects.

The fruits vary in size from 1cm wide to 3cm wide.

Beautiful vintage passementerie buttons, perfect for small projects or collectors.

They do not have a shank, this needs to be stitched on if adding buttons to garment, the buttons are 12-13mm wide, the price is for 1 button.

Very special antique French glazed linen thread on a large wooden spool with a delightful original label. This would have originally been used for “ameublement” meaning furniture or furnishings so probably used in the upholstery and furnishing trades.

457m of thread on each spool.

The spool measures 6.5cm x 6cm.

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Very special antique large spool of French glazed linen thread with a delightful original label. This would have originally been used for “ameublement” meaning furniture or furnishings so probably used in the upholstery and furnishing trades.

457m of thread on each spool.

The spool measures 6.5cm x 6cm.

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Very special antique French glazed linen thread on a large wooden spool with a delightful original label. This would have originally been used for “ameublement” meaning furniture or furnishings so probably used in the upholstery and furnishing trades.

457m of thread on each spool.

The spool measures 6.5cm x 6cm.

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Very special antique French glazed linen thread on a large wooden spool with a delightful original label. This would have originally been used for “ameublement” meaning furniture or furnishings so probably used in the upholstery and furnishing trades.

457m of thread on each spool.

The spool measures 6.5cm x 6cm.

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Beautiful Vintage French Cotton Lace in excellent vintage condition, 30mm wide.

We recommend pre washing all cotton trims before use as there will be some shrinkage as is usual with 100% cotton.

The price is for 1 unit which is equivalent to 1 metre, multiple units will be cut as 1 piece.

Please note:

Vintage items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Beautiful vintage cotton ribbon insertion lace edging in excellent vintage condition, approx 30mm wide.

The price is for 1 unit which is equivalent to 1 metre, multiple units will be cut as 1 piece.

Please note:

Vintage items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Delightful ombre ribbon in excellent condition.

Approx 1.4m in length and 2.5cm in width

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Delightful Ombre ribbon in very good condition.

Approx 1.6m in length and 2.5cm in width

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Antique unused World War 1 navel shoulder flashes.

Price is for 1 shoulder flash.

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

A divine Top Hat that has been part of our collection for some time and was originally on display at the l’uccello store!

Not longer easy to come by this beautiful quality antique Belgian top hat comes with its original box. We believe that it is from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s. Either way it is in wonderful condition for its age with signs of only light wear.

The box shows some signs of its age but is absolutely lovely.

The hat is approx 18cm in height and on the smaller end of sizes.

The box is approximately 30cm x 24cm x 19cm

Please note:

Vintage & antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

Twenty six editions of the Golden Hands knitting, dressmaking & needle craft Magazine from the 1970’s. These vintage magazines are an encyclopaedia full of patterns and handy tips that are still relevant for today’s modern crafters and sewers. Perfect for beginners and the more experienced.

 Please note:

Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

A large lot of 18 vintage knitting magazines. Lots of patterns for vintage knitting. These magazines all show signs that they were loved and well used.

 Please note:

Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

This delightful Souvenir Album Artistique of Paris and the surrounding area features 54 ‘vues’ photographs. These include landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Versailles

We believe this album is from the early to mid 20th Century, the cover  has come loose and there some damage and wear and tear to the spine –  please view the images in our galley.

The the photographs inside are in very good condition.

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

While we make every effort to picture colours as accurately as possible, actual colours may vary.

A delightful and unique collection of vintage buttons mostly made of horn and vegetable ivory.

This collection of buttons range in size, colour and design with each pack being slightly different. One will be chosen for you at random. A perfect way to have some distinctive buttons on hand to finish your special project or garment with.

Please note: Vintage and antique items due to their age may have small defects, marks or imperfections which we consider part of their charm.

Please note whilst we take care to photograph accurately the colour may vary slightly depending on your device or monitor settings