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A German boxwood barrel form needle case, printed 'Needle Case/Accept My Best Wishes/Patent No.
A German boxwood barrel form needle case, printed 'Needle Case/Accept My Best Wishes/Patent No. 2001/Made In GermanyÉ' 6cm
A 19th Century Cantonese carved and pierced ivory needle book each cover carved with figures,
A 19th Century Cantonese carved and pierced ivory needle book each cover carved with figures, trees and buildings on a pierced trellis ground, pin...
A unique late 20th Century bodkin/needle case by the artist Raymond John Coutu, a gift for his
A unique late 20th Century bodkin/needle case by the artist Raymond John Coutu, a gift for his sister Miss Margaret (Peggy) Gwendoline Coutu (d.20...
Two needle cases comprising a Tartan ware (M'Beth) cylinder example, 8.7cm and a Regency red leather
Two needle cases comprising a Tartan ware (M'Beth) cylinder example, 8.7cm and a Regency red leather example of tapering oval form with engraved s...
Two beadwork covered cylinder needle cases both of geometric pattern and with wooden cores, largest 9cm (2)
Three umbrella form needle cases comprising a bone example with inoperative Stanhope, 13cm, and
Three umbrella form needle cases comprising a bone example with inoperative Stanhope, 13cm, and two wooden and bone examples, one with handle repl...
A tortoiseshell needle packet box the canted lid with pewter lines and inlaid with mother of
A tortoiseshell needle packet box the canted lid with pewter lines and inlaid with mother of pearl, on glass ball feet, 6.5cm
A mother of pearl needle packet box with geometric decoration, the canted lid inscribed 'Paris',
A mother of pearl needle packet box with geometric decoration, the canted lid inscribed 'Paris', blue silk interior, brass feet, 6 x 4.2 x 4.5cm
A rare mother of pearl needle case in the form of a fish, indistinctly engraved around the eye to
A rare mother of pearl needle case in the form of a fish, indistinctly engraved around the eye to one side (souvenir de Hoerire?), the eyes highte...
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case in the form of a poodle at rest, curled tail, small
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case in the form of a poodle at rest, curled tail, small chip to one side near joint, 10cm
A pair of 19th Century French figural standing needle cases, probably Dieppe, one as a fisherman
A pair of 19th Century French figural standing needle cases, probably Dieppe, one as a fisherman in traditional costume holding three fish on a ri...
A gold needle case circa 1830 of tapering form decorated with classical motifs and flowers the
A gold needle case circa 1830 of tapering form decorated with classical motifs and flowers the terminal as a bare breasted woman, 7.5cm
Three needle cases comprising a 19th Century ivory example as a slipper, 8cm, another 19th Century
Three needle cases comprising a 19th Century ivory example as a slipper, 8cm, another 19th Century ivory example as a pea pod, stained, 9.5cm, and...
Five split and coloured straw work needle/bodkin cases all of geometric design, two with pointed
Five split and coloured straw work needle/bodkin cases all of geometric design, two with pointed ends, one of oval section and lacking one end, mi...
A fine 19th Century carved ivory needle case of rectangular section one side carved with a young
A fine 19th Century carved ivory needle case of rectangular section one side carved with a young woman seated in open landscape playing a guitar b...
Two 19th Century ivory furled umbrella needle cases one-part red stained with Stanhope (two views - Rouen), the other with Stanhope (six views - S...
A rare complete set of Baxter 'Regal Needle Boxes' in outer box, the lid with full print 'The
A rare complete set of Baxter 'Regal Needle Boxes' in outer box, the lid with full print 'The Auspicious Reception of Her Majesty and HRHÉ. Landin...
A collection of needle books, cardboard examples mostly post war and mint with printed covers
A collection of needle books, cardboard examples mostly post war and mint with printed covers together with needle packets and boxes (qty)
Nine needle cases comprising a vegetable ivory turned example inscribed 'A Present From The Thames
Nine needle cases comprising a vegetable ivory turned example inscribed 'A Present From The Thames Tunnel', 7cm, a steel example, another in fancy...
A Spa work needle book and a needle packet box, the book with titled painted views 'Course Anglais a
A Spa work needle book and a needle packet box, the book with titled painted views 'Course Anglais a Spa/Salle Laveaux 'a Spa', leather spine, 8.5...
Two geometric coloured beadwork covered needle cases comprising a rectangular example, 8.7cm and a
Two geometric coloured beadwork covered needle cases comprising a rectangular example, 8.7cm and a bottle form example incorporating a thimble cas...
A good beadwork covered thimble/needle case of urn form, bone core, covered in predominantly green
A good beadwork covered thimble/needle case of urn form, bone core, covered in predominantly green bead work with variant coloured flowers and bor...
A well carved standing figural wooden needle case, probably Black Forest, the circular base supporting a beaded male figure in tricorn hat and smo...
A good beadwork covered thimble/needle case in the form of an urn, covered in pale blue beadwork
A good beadwork covered thimble/needle case in the form of an urn, covered in pale blue beadwork with variant coloured flowers and borders, on a b...
Two leather book form needle packet boxes comprising a green leather tooled example titled '
Two leather book form needle packet boxes comprising a green leather tooled example titled 'Needles', interior monochrome print of a woman in rura...
A tortoiseshell needle packet box of knife box form the lid with white metal tablet, two only
A tortoiseshell needle packet box of knife box form the lid with white metal tablet, two only interior divisions, 5.5cm high
Two red leather book form needle packet boxes both with gilt tooled spines and titled 'Needles', one
Two red leather book form needle packet boxes both with gilt tooled spines and titled 'Needles', one with internal monochrome print of two bee ske...
A gilt brass Avery needle packet box, 'Basket' stamped to underside 'W. Avery and Son, Redditch',
A gilt brass Avery needle packet box, 'Basket' stamped to underside 'W. Avery and Son, Redditch', around Registration mark, gilding fresh, 6cm
A gilt brass Avery needle packet case, 'The Easel', the folio with basket of flowers, engraved
A gilt brass Avery needle packet case, 'The Easel', the folio with basket of flowers, engraved easel, stamped 'W. Avery and Son, Redditch' below R...
An Edwardian mahogany and inlaid needle packet box in the form of a miniature knife box, the sloping
An Edwardian mahogany and inlaid needle packet box in the form of a miniature knife box, the sloping lid with fan inlay, gilt brass catch, partiti...
Two needle books comprising a reverse glass decorated example - (Carisbrook Castle/Osborne House),
Two needle books comprising a reverse glass decorated example - (Carisbrook Castle/Osborne House), pink silk numerical interior, 6 x 5cm, and a na...
A finely carved 19th Century ivory needle case in the form of a dog lying at rest, front paws
A finely carved 19th Century ivory needle case in the form of a dog lying at rest, front paws crossed, tail beside the rear paws, 7cm
A fine Palais Royal mother of pearl carved needle case in the form of a poodle lying down, paws
A fine Palais Royal mother of pearl carved needle case in the form of a poodle lying down, paws thrust forward, pierced circular tail, 9.5cm
An early 19th Century ivory needle case as a quiver, Palais Royal, gilt medallion mount, one side
An early 19th Century ivory needle case as a quiver, Palais Royal, gilt medallion mount, one side with inset verre eglomise panel with a pansy mot...
Two bone needle cases both with disc form decoration comprising an example as a set of bellows
Two bone needle cases both with disc form decoration comprising an example as a set of bellows with carved sides, 9cm, and a similar cylinder exam...
A mother of pearl needle packet case of canted form with sloping lid in diamond pattern pearl,
A mother of pearl needle packet case of canted form with sloping lid in diamond pattern pearl, internal divisions, 5.5cm high
An early 19th Century mother of pearl needle case, Palais Royal, of curved end rectangular form,
An early 19th Century mother of pearl needle case, Palais Royal, of curved end rectangular form, gilt medallion mount, one side inset with a pansy...
A tortoiseshell needle packet box of knife box form by Lund, the sloping lid with white metal
A tortoiseshell needle packet box of knife box form by Lund, the sloping lid with white metal tablet, the interior with divisions and stamped 'Lun...
A blonde tortoiseshell needle packet box of rectangular form the curved lid with central tablet,
A blonde tortoiseshell needle packet box of rectangular form the curved lid with central tablet, on brass ball feet, 6.2cm
A Regency tortoiseshell needle packet box, curved sides with downward curving lid centered by an
A Regency tortoiseshell needle packet box, curved sides with downward curving lid centered by an engraved silver tablet 'Needles', slight loss to ...
A bone needle case in the form of a fish the ball finial with Stanhope (six views - Memory of
A bone needle case in the form of a fish the ball finial with Stanhope (six views - Memory of Hastings), 10.5cm
An early 19th Century mother of pearl needle case, Palais Royal, in the form of a furled umbrella,
An early 19th Century mother of pearl needle case, Palais Royal, in the form of a furled umbrella, gilt ferrule and point, the gilt metal handle a...
A mid 19th Century ivory needle case in the form of a pea pod, 9.6cm
Two bone needle cases comprising a rectangular example, one side polychrome painted with flowers and
Two bone needle cases comprising a rectangular example, one side polychrome painted with flowers and borders, 8.5cm and another similar of cylinde...
Two needle cases both in the form of a furled umbrella comprising a bone example with clenched
Two needle cases both in the form of a furled umbrella comprising a bone example with clenched fist handle incorporating a Stanhope (faint), 13cm ...
Two beadwork covered needle cases comprising a rectangular example in green and white geometric
Two beadwork covered needle cases comprising a rectangular example in green and white geometric design on a bone core, 8.5cm, and a cylinder examp...
Two cylinder needle cases comprising a split and coloured straw example, the pointed ends with
Two cylinder needle cases comprising a split and coloured straw example, the pointed ends with tassels, 12cm, and another bound in patterned wire ...
A Spa work slant top needle packet box each side brightly painted with a variant flower, the lid
A Spa work slant top needle packet box each side brightly painted with a variant flower, the lid painted with a dog and cat chasing a bird by a ga...
A painted bone combination needle book and pin cushion brightly painted with flowers, roundels to
A painted bone combination needle book and pin cushion brightly painted with flowers, roundels to covers, complete with flannels and blue silk bin...
A painted bone needle case, a similar barrel form thimble case with thimble and a circular box,
A painted bone needle case, a similar barrel form thimble case with thimble and a circular box, all brightly painted with flowers, the needle case...
A painted bone needle case, a thimble case and a circular box, all brightly painted with flowers 9.
A painted bone needle case, a thimble case and a circular box, all brightly painted with flowers 9.5cm, 4.5cm and 9.5cm (3)
Two 19th Century ivory needle books, one pierced to each side with a dog in open landscape, pink
Two 19th Century ivory needle books, one pierced to each side with a dog in open landscape, pink silk liner and ribbon, 6.4cm, the other with burn...
A sampler form needle book dated 1812, exterior in brown cloth, the interior in coloured wools
A sampler form needle book dated 1812, exterior in brown cloth, the interior in coloured wools with flowering jardinire, hearts and alphabet and a...
A Regency carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver carved with masks, bound reeds, bow and
A Regency carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver carved with masks, bound reeds, bow and arrows and to one side an oval cartouche initia...
A 19th Century ivory needle case of cylinder form spiral carved with leaves, acorn finial, 10.2cm
A 19th Century ivory needle case of cylinder form spiral carved with leaves, acorn finial, 10.2cm
A 19th Century ivory needle case carved in the form of a pea pod, split to smaller section, 8.5cm
A 19th Century ivory needle case carved in the form of a pea pod, split to smaller section, 8.5cm
A 19th Century engine turned ivory needle case of stacked brick form, 10.5cm
Two needle cases comprising a Black Forest example in horn below an antler mount finely carved
Two needle cases comprising a Black Forest example in horn below an antler mount finely carved with a huntsman on rock, 11.5cm, and a carved Coroz...
Two stilettos, one with silver gilt handle in the form of a quiver of arrows, 8.7cm, the other
Two stilettos, one with silver gilt handle in the form of a quiver of arrows, 8.7cm, the other with engraved silver gilt handle, 7cm (2)