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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 Knitting Needles

Materials

Silver

Antique 18K Gold Knitting Needle Caps with Floral Motifs, Circa 1890
Antique 18K Gold Knitting Needle Caps with Floral Motifs, Circa 1890

Antique 18K Gold Knitting Needle Caps with Floral Motifs, Circa 1890

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An elegant and rare pair of antique 18 karat gold needle caps, beautifully crafted and rich in

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl
Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

An aristocratic Pomeranian

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Sailor Made Knitting Needles
Sailor Made Knitting Needles

Sailor Made Knitting Needles

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H 14.25 in Dm 0.38 in

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

Sailor Made Knitting Needles
Sailor Made Knitting Needles

Sailor Made Knitting Needles

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H 17.5 in Dm 0.25 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

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 Knitting Needles

Materials

Silver

A Neoclasssic Sewing Table
A Neoclasssic Sewing Table

A Neoclasssic Sewing Table

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H 26.5 in W 20.5 in D 13.75 in

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

Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston
Classical American Empire Grecian-Form Work Table in Mahogany, circa 1830 Boston

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
Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860

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
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

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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Early 19th Century English Antique Knitting Needles

Biscuit "Young girl knitting" from the Scheibe-Alsbach
Biscuit "Young girl knitting" from the Scheibe-Alsbach

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

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

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H 0.79 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in

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

Materials

Silver

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table

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 Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860

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 Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet

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H 44.1 in W 50.01 in D 16.15 in

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 French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat

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 Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860

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 French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table

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H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 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 Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet

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H 63.39 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in

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 Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860

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 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 Knitting Needles

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 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

Materials

Wood

Antique fly brooch, crossed needles, 15k gold, Sapphire and pearl
Antique fly brooch, crossed needles, 15k gold, Sapphire and pearl

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

19th Century English Games/Sewing Table
19th Century English Games/Sewing Table

19th Century English Games/Sewing Table

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H 29.5 in W 17 in D 17.5 in

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Boulle Mantel Clock by E. Villemsens, Paris, circa 1890
Antique Boulle Mantel Clock by E. Villemsens, Paris, circa 1890

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
Mid 19th Century Oil - The Stocking Knitter

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

Materials

Oil

18th C. French Walnut Knitting Table
18th C. French Walnut Knitting Table

18th C. French Walnut Knitting Table

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H 27 in W 22.5 in D 13.5 in

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

Materials

Wood

Julia Norris Rare Collection of Five 19th Century Folk Art Sculpted Paper Ladies
Julia Norris Rare Collection of Five 19th Century Folk Art Sculpted Paper Ladies

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

Materials

Paper

Antique Birch and Sycamore Painted Spa Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Birch and Sycamore Painted Spa Sewing Box, 19th Century

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

Materials

Birch, Sycamore

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French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue
French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue

French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue

Located in GB

A beautifully refined bronze statue depicting an art scholar teaching two young cherubs. It has been finished with a patina for developing glossy sheen with age. Mounted on an oval b...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Knitting Needles

Materials

Bronze

Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)

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

19th Century dog portrait oil painting of two show dogs
19th Century dog portrait oil painting of two show dogs

19th Century dog portrait oil painting of two show dogs

By Valentine Thomas Garland

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Valentine Thomas Garland British, (1845-1914) After the Show Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 28.5 inches x 18.5 inches Size including frame: 40.75 inches x 30.75 inches A wonderf...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Knitting Needles

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and decorative and handsome 19th century Italian white Carrara marble statue. This spectacular marble fragment of a leg and feet, likely a classical figure donning a f...

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19th Century Italian Antique Knitting Needles

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl and Serpent
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl and Serpent

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl and Serpent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most charming Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of a young girl and her serpent. The statue is raised on a square base with a young girl in classica...

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19th Century Italian Antique Knitting Needles

Materials

Carrara Marble

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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.