Radiant Machine Embroidery Thread Spool Appraisal
Category: Craft Supplies
Description
A single spool of Radiant brand machine embroidery thread. The thread is a shimmery, metallic red color, wound tightly around a white cylindrical plastic spool. The spool is approximately 2 inches in height and 1 inch in diameter. A white circular label is affixed to the body of the spool, featuring blue text. The text on the label reads "MACHINE P152" in smaller text and larger text reads "RADIANT". Around the bottom curve of the circular label, it says "EMBROIDERY THREAD". The thread appears to be unused, with a consistent sheen indicating good quality. There are no visible signs of wear, damage, or manufacturing defects on the spool or the thread itself. The specific color and metallic finish suggest it is likely a specialty thread designed for adding sparkle or reflectivity to embroidery projects. The 'P152' likely refers to a specific color or dye lot number within the Radiant line.
Appraisal Report
Upon visual examination of the provided image, this Radiant brand machine embroidery thread spool appears to be in excellent, likely unused condition. The metallic red thread exhibits a consistent sheen and is neatly wound, with no visible breaks or inconsistencies. The white plastic spool and label are clean and show no signs of damage or wear. The 'RADIANT EMBROIDERY THREAD MACHINE P152' label appears authentic based on typical branding for this type of specialty thread. However, authenticity verification is limited by image alone; in-person examination would allow for tactile assessment of thread quality (e.g., hand, drape, tendency to snarl) and spool material integrity. Detailed provenance documents would also provide definitive proof of origin and age, and microscopic analysis could confirm fiber composition. Market conditions for specialty embroidery thread are stable, with demand driven by crafters and textile artists. Comparables for new, high-quality metallic embroidery thread spools of this size typically range from $5 to $15, depending on the brand, yardage, and specific metallic properties. While this specific color and 'P152' code might be less common than standard colors, it does not appear to be exceptionally rare and does not command a significant premium unless it is part of a highly sought-after discontinued line, which cannot be determined from the image. Factors impacting value are primarily the unused condition and the desirable metallic finish. Without confirmation of yardage or a known rarity of the 'P152' color code, the value is based on typical retail pricing for comparable new specialty threads.
Appraisal Value
$6-12