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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

Essential to the healer’s repertoire, these needles were stored in ornate cases such as this one.

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

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

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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 needle case with turned rib pattern and decorated at each side with a snake around...

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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

The set includes scissors, a thimble, a needle case, and a sewing awl. Each item is adorned with a decorative textured surface, adding to the refined aesthetic.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Needle Case

Materials

Walnut

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

A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool A wonderful piece when unscrewed to open it reveals inside a needle case at the centre and a double thread spool which slips over it...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Needle Case

Materials

Olive

19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools
19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools

19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools

Located in Porto, PT

19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools. Portuguese 19th century collection, composed of scissors, needle cases, thimbles and other utensils.

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

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

Glass insert chipped. 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

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Pounce, Plumb Bob, Bodkin An interesting sewing item with a bodkin, needle case and thread winder in one, a Sycamore plumb bob, and a ponce pot...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Needle Case

Materials

Sycamore

Large 18th Century Portrait of a Seamstress
Large 18th Century Portrait of a Seamstress

Large 18th Century Portrait of a Seamstress

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

On her worktable sits a basket of yarns, her needle case, and, what appears to be, a number of coins, perhaps payment for her work.

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18th Century French Antique Needle Case

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

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

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Neatly tucked into the velvet-lined case, the kit includes a rectangular mirror, scissors, a nail file, an awl, an extractor, a pocket blade, a needle case, and a thimble.

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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

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that holds an assortment of exquisitely decorated mother-of-pearl and gilt sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissor...

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19th Century French Other Antique Needle Case

Materials

Bronze

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

The lower part is removable and includes a die and a needle case. The upper part opens with a hinge is let discover a writing kit with ivory tablets and pencil, and needle wool.

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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

A central tray on a raised base holds five sewing items: a gold thimble and needle case, both stamped "BL" (8g) finely chased, a silver passe-lacet, a gold mounted punch and a pair o...

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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

The needle case is exquisitely hand-carved in mother of pearl and is in excellent original condition.

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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

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top removable tray features a complete sewing set with thick mother of pearl lids and reels, a glass bottle and a central removable tool pad with scissors, a pencil, a pick, a ne...

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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.

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19th Century British George III Antique Needle Case

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box
Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Located in London, GB

Opening the lid reveals a sumptuous ruched silk-lined interior above a fitted crimson velvet tool tray retaining an excellent suite of original carved mother-of-pearl sewing implemen...

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1830s French Antique Needle Case

Materials

Ormolu

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

The optics are clear, and the needle swings freely. The wooden case is original, well preserved, with only minor wear This instrument would have been used by professional surveyors...

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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

These were braided into existing hair, pinned, or sewn in with wool thread, twine or wire and a blunt bone needle. In extreme cases, a capellamentum or full wig could be worn.

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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 two medallions: on one side, a young man in a brown jacket and blue pants is leanin...

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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

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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 around it, furthermore unclear marked, probably 19th century.

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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

The interior lid of the sewing cabinet is lined in pale blue paper and has a leafy patterned pale blue silk covers with compartments for sewing tools and implements, including a pale...

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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

The blue paper lined interior features various sewing supplies including six thread reels, Bone pricker, needle case, brass thimble, and a pincushion.

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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

The top unscrews to reveal various bone sewing tools securely housed including thimble, 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

The interior features a silk cushion and mirror, cut-steel embroidered removable tool tray fitted with a replaced stiletto, scissors, needle-case, needle, finger-guard, mother of pea...

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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

Opening this fabulous antique sewing box reveals its original blue silk interior with the lid having space for needle cases and pins and the base containing six mother of pearl cotto...

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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

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H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

Located in Pymble, NSW

The inside of the lid has blue silk with a tooled surround picked out in gold. The original folded needle case is still in situ and there is a holder for 2 thimbles to the right of t...

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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

A very fine Victorian silver egg shaped Sewing Etui, the plain silver body engraved with a Viscount's Coronet and Cypher, a push button mechanism to the hinged lid opening to reveal ...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Needle Case

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Silver

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

Antique Needle Point Pine Trunk SATURDAY SALE

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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 old dye color tones. The needlepoint shows lovely vintage restoration to top cover...

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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

This Gilt Metal Sewing Etui is a testament to the attention to detail of the era, containing essential tools including a needle case, scissors, thimble, needle, and awl—all housed in...

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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

Lifting the lid of this penwork sewing box reveals a pink lined interior and a fully fitted sewing tray with six unusual turned and carved cotton spools, two cut-glass scent bottles,...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Needle Case

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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

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H 11 in W 15 in D 11 in

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The front folds down to reveal a wonderful accoutrements pad which holds eighteen tools including scissors, needle-case, corkscrew and unusually a pair of rulers, one being mother-of...

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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

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

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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

Moxibustion needles are essential to the healer’s repertoire and were once stored in elaborate needle cases.

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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.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Needle Case

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.

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19th Century 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 market & churning butter; the lid with farm milking scene.

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19th Century Other Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

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 lozenge shaped cartouche, with ribbons above, below.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Needle Case

An exceptionally rare George III Filigree Needle Case, modelled as a Book.
An exceptionally rare George III Filigree Needle Case, modelled as a Book.

An exceptionally rare George III Filigree Needle Case, modelled as a Book.

Located in London, GB

This piece is in excellent original condition and can hardly have had any use. To find a needle case modelled in this manner is extremely unusual.

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1780s 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, tapering box form.

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box
A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box

A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box

Located in London, GB

This very rare Tortoiseshell Needle Case is unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box and displays a vacant silver cartouche on the cover.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Needle Case

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Etui Needle Case - Taylor & Perry 1830
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Etui Needle Case - Taylor & Perry 1830

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Etui Needle Case - Taylor & Perry 1830

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this wonderful Georgian solid silver etui/needle case with the marks of Taylor & Perry, Birmingham 1830.The small proportions and shape are quite charming a...

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Early 19th Century Antique Needle Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Gilt Eagle's Head Etui Needle Case - 19th c.
Antique Solid Silver Gilt Eagle's Head Etui Needle Case - 19th c.

Antique Solid Silver Gilt Eagle's Head Etui Needle Case - 19th c.

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this exquisite piece of solid silver-gilt likely made in France during the 19th c. This étui (needle case) in spite its small size presents the most wonde...

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19th Century 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. IT IS MADE BY THE BOYE NEEDLE CO.

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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 with suspensory ring on top.

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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

Inside the table its needle case with beautiful Art Nouveau decor. Unfortunately, he did not have a knob for easier opening of the needle case.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Needle Case

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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

Note: A needlecase or needle case is a small, often decorative, holder for sewing needles.

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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

Some wear present to each. Thimble case: 1.75” h x 1” w Box: 2.375” w x 1.375” d x 0.625” h Needle case: 3.5” h x 0.5” w.

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19th Century Antique Needle Case

Materials

Paper

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873
Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Located in London, GB

The set also includes an 18-carat gold needle case, ear scoop & tweezer combination and mechanical pencil.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold

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

Note: A needlecase or needle case is a small, often decorative, holder for sewing needles.

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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

Antique American mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' desk/secretary chest, circa 1820. The desk made of fine figured mahogany, the top drawer being a fall front secretary with a fitted int...

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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

Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements: fan writing tablet, scissors, needle case, pen knife, 3 string winders, pick, pencil, thimble, tweezers and a needle.

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18th Century French Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold

Morris and Yeoman’s Needles & Co. Haberdashery Advertising Three-Drawer Cabinet
Morris and Yeoman’s Needles & Co. Haberdashery Advertising Three-Drawer Cabinet

Morris and Yeoman’s Needles & Co. Haberdashery Advertising Three-Drawer Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Morris and Yeoman’s Needles & Co Haberdashery advertising three-drawer cabinet This is a pretty piece, formerly in everyday use in a Haberdashers Shop, the little mahogany cabinet...

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Needle Case

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

Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit

Located in New Orleans, LA

The bronze doré hinged box contains a removable tray, lined with velvet, holding an assortment of gilded sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissors, a thimble, a needle and ne...

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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

A pair of scissors, bodkin, thimble, awl, needle case, perfume bottle and two spoked bobbins are all fitted within a velvet-lined tray contained within the box.

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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

An American Art Nouveau gilt-bronze and glass "Pine Needle" pattern carriage clock by, Tiffany Studios with a gilt bronze pine needle decorated case with caramel stained glass and fi...

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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

The left hand compartment lifts out to reveal a still fitted lined box with toilet articles: including two glass bottles/ flasks with silver screw tops and an appropriate metal funne...

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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

It has faults. A burl wood case with a locking key and a mirror on the inside (on the lid) and a removable tray with sewing and embroidery items (a box of needles, small scissors, a...

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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.

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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

Antique George IV Silver Chatelaine Needlework Needle Case Cross Flower Bouquet
Antique George IV Silver Chatelaine Needlework Needle Case Cross Flower Bouquet

Antique George IV Silver Chatelaine Needlework Needle Case Cross Flower Bouquet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Very rare silver chatelaine with a needle case in the shape of a cross. The hook of the chatelaine is decorated with a flower bouquet ia vase.

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1820s George IV Antique Needle Case

Materials

Silver

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 Sitges, Barcelona

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

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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

A large collection of Native American artifacts and natural specimens housed in a vintage display case. Several historic and Prehistoric Inuit and Thule Culture (1200-1600 A.D.) item...

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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

The case with a hinged lid, the interior is fitted with red velvet & silk, the case retains the original contents, comprising; a silver topped scent bottle, pair of cut & polished st...

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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 in perfect condition. either to hide some secrets or to turn into a nice necklace p...

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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

Old Yellow gold possible pendent 18 Karat (750/1000e) Around 1900 has lign and flower decor .full of charm ,or was used once has a fonddoor. Jewelry ancient Paris. Very nice needle...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Needle 18 Karat
Gold Needle 18 Karat

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

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

Used as a traveling sewing kit, this box includes all of its original contents, silver scissors and thimble, mother of pearl needle case, thread separators, and embroidery tool, as w...

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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

The lid opens to reveal an array of sewing instruments : - a silver-gilt needle case, - a crystal salt flask with its silver-gilt cork, - silver-gilt sewing shears, - a gold th...

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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

A Restauration set presented in a monogrammed trapezoidal case made of light wood. The vanity case includes a gold needle case decorated with flutes, a dice and a wool needle, a gold...

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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

Scottish sewing set of Tartan ware, 19th Century Set of 3 items of Tartanware, Scottish sewing set, exists of a box, not marked A needle case not marked, a thread dispenser, mark...

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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

Scottish sewing set of Tartan ware, 19th century Set of 4 items of Tartanware, Scottish sewing set, exists of a silk winder, marked by Mc. Farlane A needle case not marked, a pin bo...

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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

Inside, a set of small sewing objects such as a gilt dice, six spool holders and two needle holders. The case conceals a larger container composed of a single box.

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Needle Case

Materials

Vermeil

Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column
Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column

Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A rare and elaborately carved ivory Napoleonic column needle holder, dating from the last half 19th century, in four detachable tiers, the first and lower tier consisting of a ring o...

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19th Century French Antique Needle Case

BOUCHERON. A Rare Belle Epoque Ivory and Enamel Needle Case.

BOUCHERON. A Rare Belle Epoque Ivory and Enamel Needle Case.

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

The oblong-shaped ivory vessel carved with foliate motifs, embellished with trefoil designs in green and blue enamel, accented with cabochon rubies, each terminal set with a cabochon...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Needle Case

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Needle Case

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By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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20th Century Antique Needle Case

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

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By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Silver

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Located in South Burlington, VT

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Agate

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A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

Located in Queens, NY

Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...

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18th Century Antique Needle Case

Materials

Oil

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19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

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19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a mirror and sewing utensils made of bone and brass, as well as two small glass flasks...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Needle Case

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Brass

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$10,719

H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in

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Located in Milano, IT

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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Needle Case

Materials

18k Gold

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

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H 0.79 in W 4.53 in D 2.37 in

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

By A. Aucoc

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Needle Case

Materials

Gold, Steel

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Located in Miami, FL

Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....

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1940s French Retro Antique Needle Case

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Diamond, Platinum

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By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

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1860s English Victorian Antique Needle Case

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Silver Plate

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

By Emanuel Oberhauser

Located in Queens, NY

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19th Century Rococo Antique Needle Case

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Oil

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Needle Case

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Emerald, Platinum

Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003

Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather pants with open lace up fastening down the legs and buckle fastenings around knees. Fall-Winter 2003

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Needle Case

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