Vintage Wooden Darning Mushroom – Early 20thC Sock Darner Tool – Turned Handle Sewing Repair Aid – Rustic Textile Mender Maserati Potenza Produced as a Boer War

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Vintage Wooden Darning Mushroom – Early 20thC Sock Darner Tool – Turned Handle Sewing Repair Aid – Rustic Textile Mender Maserati Potenza Produced as a Boer WarA 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