Antique CLARK S O.N.T. SPOOL COTTON WOODEN BOX Advertising Sewing

Description

This adorable and charming little box was probably made in Scotland before 1896. The Clark Thread Company was originally a Scottish firm that manufactured embroidery and sewing threads for many years. The company was established in the 1750's by two brothers, James and Patrick Clark. In 1896, the Clark Thread company, now with a large base in the USA, joined its interests with the British firm of J. & P. Coats. The label, O.N.T. meant Our New Thread.
The box is black and has a lithograph printed scene on the top of the lid of a boy playing with his dog. The box has metal hinges on the back and a lock on the front.  The top of the front hinge is missing. Inside the box on the lid there is a original label for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. This label is in excellent condition.
Length: 4.75" Width: 3.25" Height: 2.25"