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Vintage Belding Corticelli Pure Silk Thread — Shade 3030 — 5 Full Wooden Spools
A beautiful lot of five full vintage spools of genuine Belding Corticelli Pure Silk, Size A, in Shade 3030.
The color is exceptional—a rich, luminous golden yellow with the natural depth and sheen that distinguishes real silk from modern synthetic thread. As the light moves across it, the silk shifts from warm gold to brilliant yellow, giving it a depth that photographs only begin to capture.
Belding Corticelli is one of the great historic names in American silk. Its wooden spools and classic printed labels are reminders of an era when fine silk thread was produced for demanding sewing, embroidery, and decorative work. Today, original Belding Corticelli silk is valued both as a usable material and as a piece of American textile history.
These five matching Shade 3030 spools are full, making this an especially attractive group for anyone who wants enough vintage silk for an actual project rather than simply a collectible spool.
The fine diameter, strength, and beautiful natural sheen of pure silk make it particularly appealing for:
- Bamboo fly rod makers — traditional guide wraps and restoration work
- Fly tyers — classic and traditional patterns
- Sewers and embroiderers — vintage, restoration, and decorative work
- Collectors — historic sewing notions and American textile ephemera
Details
- Maker: Belding Corticelli
- Material: Pure Silk
- Size: A
- Shade: 3030
- Color: Rich golden yellow
- Quantity: 5 full spools
- Spools: Original wood
- Condition: Vintage, with original labels and age-appropriate character
The silk itself is the star here: five full spools of beautifully preserved, richly colored vintage pure silk in a single matching shade.
Please review all photos closely for the condition of the original wooden spools and labels.