UNGER BROS. STERLING SILVER SEWING ARTICLES, LOT OF SEVEN, comprising a clip possibly for a tape measure, a thread holder featuring a relief depiction of Venus and Cupid with a gold-washed interior, a waxer with reticulated top, and a four-piece set with engraved decoration of three ribbon threaders/bodkins and a bodkin presented in a period red fabric-covered folder book, bodkin with engraved initials. Each piece with "STERLING / 925 FINE" and maker's marks, clip with "PAT. OCT. 25-1898" mark. Total weight excluding waxer: 1.235 ozt. Each retains collection number sticker and detailed collection card. Unger Bros., Newark, NJ. Late 19th/early 20th century. Thread holder 1 1/2" H, 1" D top.
Provenance: The Mildred Jarvis Collection, Kennesaw, GA.

Good to very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including slight bending, one or a few minor dents, nicks, and/or worn spots to decoration; thread holder with some moderate dents; folder book with wear, a few tears, discoloration, and other imperfections.