Vintage Wooden Darning Mushroom – Early 20thC Sock Darner Tool – Turned Handle Sewing Repair Aid – Rustic Textile Mender 1970 the design includes a hole

the design includes a hole at the back for hanging and a domed

George Lee was active in Charlotte Street Works

Condition as per images - some programmes may have hand written race day details written in them

great condition lovely lovely piece of Jewellery - especially for the elephant fan -and lets be honest who isn't

Apart from a purely decorative function

Vintage Wooden Darning Mushroom – Early 20thC Sock Darner Tool – Turned Handle Sewing Repair Aid – Rustic Textile Mender 1970 the design includes a holeA lovely vintage wooden darning mushroom, dating to the early to mid 20th century. This traditional sewing tool was used for mending socks and knitwear the domed top provided a firm surface for darning while protecting fingers from the needle. This example is turned from solid wood with a smooth, rounded top and a simple lathe turned handle. It shows attractive signs of use and age, with a naturally worn patina, light surface marks, and scuffs that