ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED CAST-BRASS AND METAL SEWING BIRD CLAMP WITH NEEDLE CASE, depicting a brass spread-winged bird with feather detail and spring-construction to the tail and mouth for holding fabric, topped by a tall twisted post supporting a pincushion holder fitted with a plum velvet fabric covered cushion, cast-metal C-form table clamp with floral and foliage ornamentation, front post of clamp fitted with a needle case and an acorn-form threaded cap. Circa 1855. 5 1/2" HOA.
Literature: Parallels Rogers - An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools, p. 182 right.
Provenance: The 40-year collection of Lyle and Dennis Drier, Oconomowoc, WI.

Very good condition, expected wear, pincushion fabric with some minor losses and a hint of deterioration, light wear to finish.