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Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

$10,821Sale Price|36% Off

W 0.67 in D 0.67 in L 4.22 in

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tibetan Silver Repoussé Needle Case, c. 1850
Tibetan Silver Repoussé Needle Case, c. 1850

Tibetan Silver Repoussé Needle Case, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

century silver needle case was once filled with the needles of a Tibetan healer skilled in the art of

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

Victorian 14K Gold Dutch Reeded Needled Case
Victorian 14K Gold Dutch Reeded Needled Case

Victorian 14K Gold Dutch Reeded Needled Case

Located in Venice, CA

This elegant 14k gold reeded needle case was an everyday object in the life of a Victorian woman

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Dutch Silver knitting needle case by Meinardus Wilhelmus Warren, 1836-1864
Dutch Silver knitting needle case by Meinardus Wilhelmus Warren, 1836-1864

Dutch Silver knitting needle case by Meinardus Wilhelmus Warren, 1836-1864

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Silver knitting needle case by Meinardus Wilhelmus Warren, 1836-1864 A Dutch Silver knitting

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case
Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Located in Greven, DE

thimble, a needle case, and a sewing awl. Each item is adorned with a decorative textured surface, adding

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Needle Case

Materials

Walnut

Antique Silver Needlecase Man Frockcoat Gaiters Playing Cards Ace of Diamonds
Antique Silver Needlecase Man Frockcoat Gaiters Playing Cards Ace of Diamonds

Antique Silver Needlecase Man Frockcoat Gaiters Playing Cards Ace of Diamonds

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Charming silver Biedermeier needle case in the shape of a man wearing a hat, frockcoat and gaiters

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1820s German Early Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool
A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

reveals inside a needle case at the centre and a double thread spool which slips over it Beautifully and

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Needle Case

Materials

Olive

Victorian Carved Inlaid Rosewood Needle Vase, Late 19th Century
Victorian Carved Inlaid Rosewood Needle Vase, Late 19th Century

Victorian Carved Inlaid Rosewood Needle Vase, Late 19th Century

By English Country Antiques

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine antique carved rose wood needle case with hinged cover with spring clasp and with

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Needle Case

Materials

Wood

Antique English Hand-Painted Porcelain Bodkin or Billet-Doux Case
Antique English Hand-Painted Porcelain Bodkin or Billet-Doux Case

Antique English Hand-Painted Porcelain Bodkin or Billet-Doux Case

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

. Bodkin- needle case, billet doux for love letters. Top is absolutely original but loose-fitting.  

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Late 18th Century English Antique Needle Case

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Pounce, Plumb Bob, Bodkin
3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Pounce, Plumb Bob, Bodkin

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Pounce, Plumb Bob, Bodkin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

bodkin, needle case and thread winder in one, a Sycamore plumb bob, and a ponce pot which opened at both

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Needle Case

Materials

Sycamore

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900

$388

H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 2 in

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

extractor, a pocket blade, a needle case, and a thimble. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Metal

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

, a thimble, an awl, a crochet hook, a needle case and two spoked bobbins. Combined with the

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19th Century French Other Antique Needle Case

Materials

Bronze

Gold Needle 18 Karat
Gold Needle 18 Karat

Gold Needle 18 Karat

$941Sale Price|20% Off

L 2.76 in

Gold Needle 18 Karat

Located in Vannes, FR

This 18kt yellow gold pendant, authenticated with a 750/1000th hallmark, embodies the timeless charm of the 19th century and evokes an aura of regal elegance. Its design of flowing ...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Located in Paris, FR

die and a needle case. The upper part opens with a hinge is let discover a writing kit with ivory

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1820s French Empire Antique Needle Case

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Located in Paris, FR

gold thimble and needle case, both stamped "BL" (8g) finely chased, a silver passe-lacet, a gold

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold, Silver

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820
Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820

By Palais Royal

Located in London, GB

, and are thus highly sought after and collectible. The needle case is exquisitely hand-carved in

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Needle Case

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

$11,137

H 6.5 in W 12.01 in D 8.67 in

English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

a central removable tool pad with scissors, a pencil, a pick, a needle case, tweezers and a bodkin

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Brass

Very Fine George III Needle or Bodkin Case by Samuel Pemberton, 1802
Very Fine George III Needle or Bodkin Case by Samuel Pemberton, 1802

Very Fine George III Needle or Bodkin Case by Samuel Pemberton, 1802

By Samuel Pemberton

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine George III Needle or Bodkin Case Made in Birmingham 1802 by Samuel Pemberton. The Case

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19th Century British George III Antique Needle Case

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880

Located in Bilzen, BE

), intact and functional Original brass fittings and hardware Fully operational needle and leveling

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Antique Needle Case

Materials

Brass

WOMAN'S FACE Genuine Ancient Greek coin 405-380 BC Silver Pendant
WOMAN'S FACE Genuine Ancient Greek coin 405-380 BC Silver Pendant

WOMAN'S FACE Genuine Ancient Greek coin 405-380 BC Silver Pendant

Located in Roma, IT

thread, twine or wire and a blunt bone needle. In extreme cases, a capellamentum or full wig could be

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

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Gold and enamel needle case. Late 18th century. Swiss.
Gold and enamel needle case. Late 18th century. Swiss.

Gold and enamel needle case. Late 18th century. Swiss.

Located in Paris, FR

Gold and enamel needle case decorated with four oval medallions. The lower portion of the case has

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Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Needle Case

Materials

Enamel, Gold

19th Century Silver Needle Sleeve with a Snake
19th Century Silver Needle Sleeve with a Snake

19th Century Silver Needle Sleeve with a Snake

Unavailable

H 4.2 in W 0.3 in D 0.3 in

19th Century Silver Needle Sleeve with a Snake

Located in Raalte, NL

Old silver needle case with beautiful engravings and the cap is decorated with a snake wrapped

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19th Century European Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Regency Period Cream and Gilt Japanned Sewing Cabinet
Early 19th Century Regency Period Cream and Gilt Japanned Sewing Cabinet

Early 19th Century Regency Period Cream and Gilt Japanned Sewing Cabinet

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

and implements, including a pale blue silk pin cushion & needle case, and various bone winders. The

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1820s English Antique Needle Case

Regency Antique Red Leather Brass Bone Sewing Needlework Box
Regency Antique Red Leather Brass Bone Sewing Needlework Box

Regency Antique Red Leather Brass Bone Sewing Needlework Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

lined interior features various sewing supplies including six thread reels, Bone pricker, needle case

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19th Century British Regency Antique Needle Case

Materials

Brass

Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century
Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century

Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

, needle case and thread winder. The underside of the top section contains a small mirror.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Figured Mahogany Late Sheraton Secretaire, Essex County, circa 1810
Figured Mahogany Late Sheraton Secretaire, Essex County, circa 1810

Figured Mahogany Late Sheraton Secretaire, Essex County, circa 1810

By John Needles

Located in Providence, RI

This is an interesting secretaire retaining its original first surface, which over the years has turned a warm golden color and patina. Although, at first glance, one might consider ...

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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Needle Case

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century
Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

fitted with a replaced stiletto, scissors, needle-case, needle, finger-guard, mother of pearl pricker

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19th Century French William IV Antique Needle Case

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

original blue silk interior with the lid having space for needle cases and pins and the base containing six

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19th Century British Antique Needle Case

Materials

Macassar

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

Located in Pymble, NSW

lid has blue silk with a tooled surround picked out in gold. The original folded needle case is still

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1810s British George III Antique Needle Case

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891
Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891

Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Sewing Etui Viscounts Cypher by H W Dee, 1891

By Henry William Dee

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

interior complete with a contemporary silver thimble, silk bobbins, a needle case with pull-off cover and

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

Antique Needle Point Pine Trunk SATURDAY SALE
Antique Needle Point Pine Trunk SATURDAY SALE

Antique Needle Point Pine Trunk SATURDAY SALE

Unavailable

H 21 in W 42 in D 24 in

Antique Needle Point Pine Trunk SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Antique pine trunk with beautiful needle point cover. There are squares of stylized floral in great

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Needle Case

Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet
Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Located in London, GB

testament to the attention to detail of the era, containing essential tools including a needle case

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1840s English Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gilt Metal

Regency Penwork Sycamore Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Regency Penwork Sycamore Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century

Regency Penwork Sycamore Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

wooden thimble, two removable sliding sewing boxes with painted flowers, needle case and many sewing

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19th Century British Regency Antique Needle Case

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle
Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Unavailable

H 11 in W 15 in D 11 in

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

including scissors, needle-case, corkscrew and unusually a pair of rulers, one being mother-of-pearl and the

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver, Brass

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Gold Lady's Necessaire
Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Gold Lady's Necessaire

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Gold Lady's Necessaire

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

gold needle/bodkin case retaining an original steel needle. A chased and engraved gold retracting

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Needle Case

Tibetan Needle Case
Tibetan Needle Case

Tibetan Needle Case

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H 8 in W 2.25 in L 8 in

Tibetan Needle Case

Located in Chicago, IL

healer’s repertoire and were once stored in elaborate needle cases. This silver needle case from 1850, is

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver, Steel

George III Needle Case

George III Needle Case

Located in London, GB

The needle case is of typical form and is engraved with prick dot and bright cut bands. This

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Needle Case

19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case
19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case

19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case

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H 4.07 in W 0.69 in D 0.69 in

19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

19th century Continental silver needle case. The case decorated with milkmaids carrying milk to

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19th Century Other Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

A fine Palais Royale Needle Case made circa 1800
A fine Palais Royale Needle Case made circa 1800

A fine Palais Royale Needle Case made circa 1800

Located in London, GB

The Needle Case is made of boxwood with chased gilt metal mounts. The front displays a lozenge

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19th Century English Antique Needle Case

A George III Tortoiseshell Pique Needle Case made Circa 1790.

A George III Tortoiseshell Pique Needle Case made Circa 1790.

Located in London, GB

The Needle case is decorated with a bright cut central silver band with a floral spray above and

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Needle Case

19th Century Solid Silver Knitting Needle Case or Sheath
19th Century Solid Silver Knitting Needle Case or Sheath

19th Century Solid Silver Knitting Needle Case or Sheath

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

19th century solid silver knitting needle case or sheath, possibly German or Dutch. Typical long

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

EARLY/DATED  FEB. 17, 1925 ORIGINAL PAINTED TIN WALL NEEDLE CASE
EARLY/DATED  FEB. 17, 1925 ORIGINAL PAINTED TIN WALL NEEDLE CASE

EARLY/DATED FEB. 17, 1925 ORIGINAL PAINTED TIN WALL NEEDLE CASE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS GREAT FOLK ART ORIGINAL PAINTED STORAGE WALL MOUNTED CABINET/ADVERTISMENT CASE IS MADE OF TIN

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Early 20th Century American Antique Needle Case

Very Unusual George III Needle Case by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson
Very Unusual George III Needle Case by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson

Very Unusual George III Needle Case by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson

Located in London, GB

This extremely fine box is one of the most slender we have seen coming from the workshops of these premier box makers. This piece has an elliptical form and both the edge of the base...

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1780s English Antique Needle Case

A very rare George I Thimble and Needle case by William Fawdery.
A very rare George I Thimble and Needle case by William Fawdery.

A very rare George I Thimble and Needle case by William Fawdery.

Located in London, GB

The top section of the case consists of the thimble case, with tapering sides and a hinged cover

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Needle Case

Art Nouveau Sewing Table Fischel Nr. 6, circa 1910, Thonet Style
Art Nouveau Sewing Table Fischel Nr. 6, circa 1910, Thonet Style

Art Nouveau Sewing Table Fischel Nr. 6, circa 1910, Thonet Style

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. Inside the table its needle case with beautiful Art Nouveau decor. Unfortunately

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Needle Case

Materials

Bentwood

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Moscow and St Petersburg. Note: A needlecase or needle case is a small, often decorative, holder for

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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Needle Case

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing & Snuff Box Objects
3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing & Snuff Box Objects

3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing & Snuff Box Objects

Located in Atlanta, GA

tartan ware objects including a thimble in its original holder, a two piece needle case and a small

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19th Century Antique Needle Case

Materials

Paper

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

by Karl Faberge in Moscow and St Petersburg. Note: A needlecase or needle case is a small, often

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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Needle Case

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique American Mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820
Antique American Mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820

Antique American Mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820

By John Needles

Located in Portland, OR

celebrated cabinetmaker and noted Maryland abolitionist, John Needles (1786-1888).

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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Needle Case

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760
Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

writing tablet, scissors, needle case, pen knife, 3 string winders, pick, pencil, thimble, tweezers and a

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18th Century French Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold

Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit
Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit

Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit

Located in New Orleans, LA

assortment of gilded sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissors, a thimble, a needle and needle case

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19th Century French Antique Needle Case

Materials

Crystal

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

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H 2 in W 6.5 in L 2 in

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

work for which it was made. A pair of scissors, bodkin, thimble, awl, needle case, perfume bottle and

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Early 19th Century French Other Antique Needle Case

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Carriage Clock
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Carriage Clock

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Carriage Clock

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

Studios with a gilt bronze pine needle decorated case with caramel stained glass and fitted with a Tiffany

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Needle Case

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Dressing Table or Perruquiere, Attributed to Pierre Roussel '1723-1782'
Louis XV Dressing Table or Perruquiere, Attributed to Pierre Roussel '1723-1782'

Louis XV Dressing Table or Perruquiere, Attributed to Pierre Roussel '1723-1782'

By Pierre Roussel

Located in Berlin, DE

funnel, scissor, spoon, a silver needle case, three porcelain vessels (with underglazed blue painting

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver, Iron, Tin

Sewing set. Wood, mirror, metal, textile, etc. Possibly French school, 19th c
Sewing set. Wood, mirror, metal, textile, etc. Possibly French school, 19th c

Sewing set. Wood, mirror, metal, textile, etc. Possibly French school, 19th c

Located in Madrid, ES

lubricating needles, etc.). Both the case and the items it contains are reminiscent of pieces in the Parisian

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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Needle Case

Materials

Metal, Other

Antique Love Token Silver Knitting Needle Case Amor Flash
Antique Love Token Silver Knitting Needle Case Amor Flash

Antique Love Token Silver Knitting Needle Case Amor Flash

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Highly unusual knitting needle case in the shape of Amor´s arrow made in silver. Amor´s arrow was a

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1810s Unknown Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

Antique Early 20th Century Yellow Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Needle Case
Antique Early 20th Century Yellow Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Needle Case

Antique Early 20th Century Yellow Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Needle Case

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Early 20th century sterling silver and yellow guilloché enamel needle case. The top twists off.

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Early 20th Century Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Dutch Hand-Carved Wooden Knitting Needle Case, Amsterdam School, circa 1920s
Dutch Hand-Carved Wooden Knitting Needle Case, Amsterdam School, circa 1920s

Dutch Hand-Carved Wooden Knitting Needle Case, Amsterdam School, circa 1920s

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A Dutch hand-painted wooden knitting needle case, dating to circa 1920, crafted during the years of

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Needle Case

Materials

Wood

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

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H 1 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

Located in Bridgeport, CT

(re-touched edge, root pick tip, whistles, tubes, some fragmentary needle case fragments and a dog

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16th Century Primitive Antique Needle Case

Materials

Stone

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Located in Portland, OR

needle case, sewing thimble, a cut & polished crochet hook and needle. A fine antique inlaid necessaire

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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver, Steel

Gold Needle 18 Karat
Gold Needle 18 Karat

Gold Needle 18 Karat

Located in Vannes, FR

very nice needle box of French fashion gold-style seamstresses, rich decorated yellow gold. she's

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Needle Case

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Needle 18 Karat
Gold Needle 18 Karat

Gold Needle 18 Karat

Located in Vannes, FR

of charm ,or was used once has a fonddoor. Jewelry ancient Paris. Very nice needle box of French

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Located in Fayetteville, AR

pearl needle case, thread separators, and embroidery tool, as well as a crystal and bronze bottle. Each

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Needle Case

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century Sewing Box
19th Century Sewing Box

19th Century Sewing Box

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H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

19th Century Sewing Box

Located in Paris, FR

reveal an array of sewing instruments : - a silver-gilt needle case, - a crystal salt flask with its

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Needle Case

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Silver

Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century

Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

includes a gold needle case decorated with flutes, a dice and a wool needle, a gold and steel punch and a

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1820s French Restauration Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

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H 1.58 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

set, exists of a box, not marked A needle case not marked, a thread dispenser, marked by Prince

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Needle Case

Materials

Wood

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

, exists of a silk winder, marked by Mc. Farlane A needle case not marked, a pin book also not marked and a

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Needle Case

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black lacquered "papier-mâché" table
19th Century Black lacquered "papier-mâché" table

19th Century Black lacquered "papier-mâché" table

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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in

19th Century Black lacquered "papier-mâché" table

Located in Paris, FR

set of small sewing objects such as a gilt dice, six spool holders and two needle holders. The case

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Needle Case

Materials

Vermeil

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Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate

Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate

Located in Antwerp, BE

Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...

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20th Century French Artisan Antique Needle Case

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper

Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Needle Case

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...

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1930s American Art Deco Antique Needle Case

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Rhodium

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration "Fruity Gourds" circa 1930s Prosperity
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration "Fruity Gourds" circa 1930s Prosperity

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration "Fruity Gourds" circa 1930s Prosperity

Located in Hong Kong, HK

From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved in the period of "Republic of China" 1911-1949. This jade piece...

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1930s Chinese Contemporary Antique Needle Case

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Jade

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 10.00 Carat No Heat Padparascha Ring
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 10.00 Carat No Heat Padparascha Ring

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 10.00 Carat No Heat Padparascha Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum vault at Emilio Jewelry, a dealer located on New York's iconic 5th Avenue, Center Stone: Grs Certified weighing over 10.00ct as Padparascha with a Pastel Orangy-Pink...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Needle Case

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Padparadscha Sapphire

Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock

Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock is of French Origin, and dates back to the 1980s. SKU#W-00755

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1980s French Retro Antique Needle Case

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Agate, Rock Crystal

CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch
CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch

CARTIER Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Panthere Clip Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

One of Cartier's most iconic high jewelry lines, Panthère de Cartier, has symbolized elegance and strength since its debut in 1914. Known for its majestic and fierce design, the pant...

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1980s Antique Needle Case

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850

Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850

$1,280

H 17.25 in W 9.25 in D 3.75 in

Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...

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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Needle Case

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Stone, Silver

Cartier Becker St Christopher 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Lapis Lazuli Ruby Frame
Cartier Becker St Christopher 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Lapis Lazuli Ruby Frame

Cartier Becker St Christopher 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Lapis Lazuli Ruby Frame

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A Cartier desk ornament designed as a jewelled lapis lazuli frame set with a large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold medal depicting Saint Christopher carrying the infant Christ over...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Needle Case

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Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral
17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral

17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral

Located in Brea, CA

17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...

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17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Needle Case

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Silver

Antique Chinese Jade Good Fortune Pendant Plaque, Guan Yin, Qilin, Lotus, Bat
Antique Chinese Jade Good Fortune Pendant Plaque, Guan Yin, Qilin, Lotus, Bat

Antique Chinese Jade Good Fortune Pendant Plaque, Guan Yin, Qilin, Lotus, Bat

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique 19th century Qing Dynasty celadon jade pendant plaque of rectangular form, exceptionally well carved on both sides. On one side, a beautiful Quan Yin is ridding a mythic...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Needle Case

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Jade

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Bud...

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Needle Case

Materials

Brass

Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet

Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco Emerald Bracelet A platinum bracelet set with 31 baguette-cut emeralds. Made circa 1920 Accompanied with a certificate of authenticity & AGL certifi...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Needle Case

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Enamelled Silver Gilt Box by Cartier, Paris, circa 1930
Enamelled Silver Gilt Box by Cartier, Paris, circa 1930

Enamelled Silver Gilt Box by Cartier, Paris, circa 1930

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Enamelled silver gilt box, Cartier Paris, French, circa 1930. A silver gilt box in black enamel, the top centred with a stylized floral design, the hinged lid with a barrel shaped gr...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Needle Case

Snake Brooch Diamonds Coral Onyx "Basilisk" Design by Ella Gafter
Snake Brooch Diamonds Coral Onyx "Basilisk" Design by Ella Gafter

Snake Brooch Diamonds Coral Onyx "Basilisk" Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The snake brooch features a realistically detailed snake meticulously designed and crafted to coil around a coral branch. The snake’s body was sculpted from a single piece of 18 cara...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Antique Needle Case

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gol...

Cartier Art Deco Gold and Enamel Box
Cartier Art Deco Gold and Enamel Box

Cartier Art Deco Gold and Enamel Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Gold and Enamel Box A black enamel box containing a mirror and two compartments. Signed: Cartier Approximate Measurements: 3" x 0.75" x 0.38" Approximately weighs 46 grams ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Needle Case

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Gold, Enamel

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Antique Needle Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique needle case available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and cotton, every antique needle case was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique needle case — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique needle case bearing Victorian, Industrial or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique needle case over the years, but those crafted by John Needles and W & T Avery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Needle Case?

An antique needle case can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,334, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $70,000.