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Antique Knitting Needles

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 Knitting Needles

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Silver

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knitting Needle Caps
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. Knitting caps were, when pausing knitting, put on the needles to prevent the knitting could slid from the
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique fly brooch, crossed needles, 15k gold, Sapphire and pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
crossed knitting needles, the fly is adorned with creamy seed pearls and has a single round cut sapphire
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

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Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
her knee while she simultaneously knits with her metal knitting needles. Superb proportions and
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19th Century Italian Antique Knitting Needles

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Carrara Marble

An aristocratic Pomeranian
By Horatio Henry Couldery
Located in London, GB
. Reclining beside a basket of wool and knitting needles (the mistress) and academic looking library books as
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19th Century Realist Antique Knitting Needles

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Canvas, Oil

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Sailor Made Knitting Needles
Located in Nantucket, MA
The needles our constructed out of antique whale bone with ebony banding, with turned ball finials.  
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Knitting Needles

Antique Sailor Made Knitting Needles
Sailor Made Knitting Needles
H 14.25 in Dm 0.38 in
Sailor Made Knitting Needles
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made from exotic woods with whale bone acorn-form finials. Upper thirds of shafts with extensive contrasting wood and banding.
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Knitting Needles

Antique Sailor Made Knitting Needles
Sailor Made Knitting Needles
H 17.5 in Dm 0.25 in
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 Knitting Needles

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Silver

A Neoclasssic Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
The lid of this lyre shaped birch occasional table lifts to hold spools, knitting needles and
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19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Knitting Needles

A Neoclasssic Sewing Table
A Neoclasssic Sewing Table
H 26.5 in W 20.5 in D 13.75 in
Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
knitting needles. Drawers have original turned wooden knobs, circa 1825-1830. Measurements: 20 1/2" wide x
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1820s American American Empire Antique Knitting Needles

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Mahogany

Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
in the manufacture of items such as combs, sunglasses, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973
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Early 19th Century English Antique Knitting Needles

Biscuit "Young girl knitting" from the Scheibe-Alsbach
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain bisque of a "Young girl knitting" from the Scheibe-Alsbach factory. The girl has her hair
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1890s German Antique Knitting Needles

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Porcelain

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
manufacture of items such as combs, sunglasses, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of
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1890s English Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

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Silver

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
H 44.1 in W 50.01 in D 16.15 in
Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
the manufacture of items such as combs, sunglasses, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES. Tortoiseshell
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
H 63.39 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
1970s in the manufacture of items such as combs, sunglasses, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
until the 1970s in the manufacture of items such as combs, sunglasses, guitar picks and knitting needles
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19th Century French Antique Knitting Needles

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 Knitting Needles

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Silver

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 Knitting Needles

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Wood

19th century Antique English portrait of a dog holding knitting needles and wool
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very well painted and completely unique English late 19th century scene of a dog holding knitting
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1880s Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

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Canvas, Oil, Board

19th Century English Games/Sewing Table
Located in Nantwich, GB
, embroidery silks, etc. On lifting the centre lid you will see a deep tapered base, perhaps for knitting
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1850s English Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century English Games/Sewing Table
19th Century English Games/Sewing Table
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
Antique Boulle Mantel Clock by E. Villemsens, Paris, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES
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1890s French Antique Knitting Needles

Mid 19th Century Oil - The Stocking Knitter
Located in Corsham, GB
a matching bonnet. The study is a great insight into 18th century craft, showing the sitter knitting
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Mid-19th Century Antique Knitting Needles

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Oil

18th C. French Walnut Knitting Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
SMALL 18TH CENTURY WALNUT FRENCH KNITTING TABLE WITH ONE SLIDING DRAWWR FOR KNITTING NEEDLES AND
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Knitting Needles

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Wood

18th C. French Walnut Knitting Table
18th C. French Walnut Knitting Table
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 13.5 in
Julia Norris Rare Collection of Five 19th Century Folk Art Sculpted Paper Ladies
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
knitting needle and Secotine. Mrs Norris sold these figures for charity and some were even bought by Her
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

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Paper

Antique Birch and Sycamore Painted Spa Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
reading ‘Table, work-boxes, writing-cases, cigar and needle-cases, knitting and glove-boxes, and various
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19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

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Birch, Sycamore

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Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Knitting Needles

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Wool, Silk

Early 20th Century Italian Large Garden Statue "Leda and the Swan"
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful refined large garden statue, circa 1920s in stone hand carved. Beautiful and majestic statue. A beautiful representation of Leda and the swan. The sculpture represents Leda...
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1920s Italian Antique Knitting Needles

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Stone

Set of Reclaimed Copperlight Art Deco Double Doors (1)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Bring the understated glamour of the Art Deco era to a property with this stylish set of 1920s internal double doors. Each door features full length copperlight glazing within a stri...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Knitting Needles

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Copper

Set of Reclaimed Copperlight Art Deco Double Doors (1)
Set of Reclaimed Copperlight Art Deco Double Doors (1)
$4,533
H 80.52 in W 60.24 in D 1.86 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Knitting Needles

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Brass, Bronze

Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
By various
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Chatelaines are decorative and useful waist-hung items that are both practical and decorative, which recreate the concept of the medieval chatelaine or lady of the castle wearing her...
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Late 19th Century Antique Knitting Needles

Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
You can imagine this Victorian internal door with stained glass situated in a period kitchen or in the entrance hall of a traditional Victorian townhouse. This mahogany door is over ...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Knitting Needles

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Lead

Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
$3,962
H 83.86 in W 28.27 in D 1.78 in
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Knitting Needles

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Metal

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Teak book shelf with dresser in style of Borge Mogensen with removable Top. The bottom portion is a dresser with plenty of storage. The top is a bookcase with adjustable shelves. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Antique Knitting Needles

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Teak

"Awakening" Marble Statue after Constantino Barbella
By Constantino Barbella
Located in Montreal, QC
Constantino Barbella (1852-1925) La Bagneuse, White Carrera marble. depicting a nude woman kneeling on a cushion and languidly arranging her hair; signed C. Barbella In its day t...
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1910s Italian Antique Knitting Needles

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Marble

1960s Brown Crocodile Handbag Deauville
By Deauville
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s brown crocodile bag by Deauville, pocketbook tote purse bag. Maker stamp Deauville made USA. Dimensions: 15.25 H to handle, 9.75 H x 12 W x 3 D Pleas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Knitting Needles

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Metal

1960s Brown Crocodile Handbag Deauville
1960s Brown Crocodile Handbag Deauville
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.75 in W 12 in D 3 in
Peacock Feather Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Savannah, GA
A peacock feather cigerette case or card holder, mid-20th Century. 2 ¾ inches wide by 1 ¼ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Knitting Needles

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Feathers

Peacock Feather Cigarette / Card Case
Peacock Feather Cigarette / Card Case
$90
H 4.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.25 in
Chinese Shagreen Glasses Case with Tassels, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese spectacle case is carved from wood with a striking shagreen covering. The case dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), still in wonderful condition with a rich deep col...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Knitting Needles

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Metal

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Knitting Needles

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Diamond, Platinum

Drexel Sun Coast Collection Tall Gentlemen's Dresser by Kipp Stewart, c. 1950's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
This beautiful American black walnut tall dresser is designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s Sun Coast line. Classic, iconic style with great quality walnut and brass hardware, this pi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Knitting Needles

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Walnut

Set of Two Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Flatware Cake Shovel, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful silver-plated cake server set of two shows the decor of the Hildesheim rose. The pattern can be found on the handle and on the shovel. With this vintage cake server yo...
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Knitting Needles

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Metal, Silver Plate

Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. The cover with a flat top decorated with landscape design of mountains and trees, outlined with panel...
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16th Century Vietnamese Folk Art Antique Knitting Needles

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Ceramic

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Antique Knitting Needles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique knitting needles for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, carrara marble and fabric, all antique knitting needles available were constructed with great care. Antique knitting needles have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique knitting needles to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique knitting needles are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Knitting Needles?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,286, while they’re typically $153 on the low end and $74,500 highest priced.