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Nine various needle cases comprising a 19th Century Chinese carved ivory example, cover loose, 9.
Nine various needle cases comprising a 19th Century Chinese carved ivory example, cover loose, 9.5cm, six other bone and ivory examples including ...
An early 19th Century tortoiseshell needle packet box of large size and sarcophagal form, on
An early 19th Century tortoiseshell needle packet box of large size and sarcophagal form, on turned bone feet, the cushion lid with pewter lines a...
A mid-19th Century needle packet box 'Little Beauties' of casket form covered in grained and gilt
A mid-19th Century needle packet box 'Little Beauties' of casket form covered in grained and gilt tooled paper the fall front releasing the hinged...
Two Victorian cardboard needle packet cases comprising a synoptical example, the blue card sleeve
Two Victorian cardboard needle packet cases comprising a synoptical example, the blue card sleeve with colour print of two girls with a hoop of fl...
Three Victorian needle packet cases in paper, material and card comprising a casket form example
Three Victorian needle packet cases in paper, material and card comprising a casket form example with scrap decorated pin cushion lid, the interna...
Two cardboard needle packet boxes and four-cylinder needle cases, comprising a tartan covered
Two cardboard needle packet boxes and four-cylinder needle cases, comprising a tartan covered example the lid with embossed green and cream label ...
Needles etc - comprising four bundles of unopened needle packets three for 'H. Milward', two other
Needles etc - comprising four bundles of unopened needle packets three for 'H. Milward', two other needle packets, a needle packet for 'T Weston' ...
Needle books and advertising, cardboard needle books including 'Sewing Susan', 'Coronation Souvenir', 'Edinburgh Castle', 'The Clan Needle Book', ...
Three needle threaders in metal comprising a four tube French example the handle incorporating the
Three needle threaders in metal comprising a four tube French example the handle incorporating the letter 'P', 4.5cm, a similar three tube example...
A fine early 19th Century French carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver of arrows carved
A fine early 19th Century French carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver of arrows carved with love birds on a pedestal and a basket of ...
A continental white metal needle case in the form of a decorative key on suspension chain, 9.5cm
A continental white metal needle case in the form of a decorative key on suspension chain, 9.5cm
A brass nanny brooch circular spangle with chips to edge, within a scrolling mount, the cylinder
A brass nanny brooch circular spangle with chips to edge, within a scrolling mount, the cylinder with thread and needle case, 5cm
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case of cut corner rectangular form, one side inset with a
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case of cut corner rectangular form, one side inset with a gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, 8.4cm
Three 19th Century Cantonese floral and dragon carved ivory needle cases of tapering cylinder
Three 19th Century Cantonese floral and dragon carved ivory needle cases of tapering cylinder form, largest 9.5cm ...
Five needle cases and a multiple needle packet box, comprising a bone furled umbrella the fist
Five needle cases and a multiple needle packet box, comprising a bone furled umbrella the fist form handle with Stanhope (six view - Souvenir of E...
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 19th Century engine turned ivory needle case of stacked brick form, 10.5cm
Five 19th Century stilettos comprising a Palais Royal style example with gilt mounted mother of
Five 19th Century stilettos comprising a Palais Royal style example with gilt mounted mother of pearl handle, 8cm, a carved ivory reversible examp...
Eight stilettos, six with mother of pearl handles including one with gilt mount, a turned wooden
Eight stilettos, six with mother of pearl handles including one with gilt mount, a turned wooden example and a 19th Century ivory example, last 7c...
A fine gold mounted stiletto, the steel stem with faceted baluster below a floral handle, 9.7cm
A fine gold mounted stiletto, the steel stem with faceted baluster below a floral handle, 9.7cm
A 19th Century Dutch silver stiletto and matching needle case, the stiletto with screw cover, the
A 19th Century Dutch silver stiletto and matching needle case, the stiletto with screw cover, the needle case of oval section, both engraved with ...
An English silver filigree bodkin or billet doux case, of oval section in elaborate quill work
An English silver filigree bodkin or billet doux case, of oval section in elaborate quill work with domed and beaded finial ends, scratch initials...
A fine French carved boxwood cylinder bodkin case, circa 1730, opening at each end, well carved with
A fine French carved boxwood cylinder bodkin case, circa 1730, opening at each end, well carved with numerous human figures some divided by pillar...
A Vernis Martin bodkin or billet doux case of cylinder form, gold wavy ground with green border
A Vernis Martin bodkin or billet doux case of cylinder form, gold wavy ground with green border detail, the green ends with gilt flowerheads, tort...
A Vernis Martin bodkin or billet doux case of cylinder form, the lower section decorated in colours on a gold ground with a tree and a dog barking...
A Vernis Martin bodkin or billet doux case of cylinder form, the gold ground decorated in red and
A Vernis Martin bodkin or billet doux case of cylinder form, the gold ground decorated in red and black with flowerheads and crosses, conforming e...
A Vernis Martin bodkin or billet doux case of cylinder form, the salmon pink ground painted to the
A Vernis Martin bodkin or billet doux case of cylinder form, the salmon pink ground painted to the lower section with a shepherdess and beaux in o...
A Georgian tortoiseshell bodkin case of tapering cylinder form, decorated in gold piquet work with
A Georgian tortoiseshell bodkin case of tapering cylinder form, decorated in gold piquet work with insects between floral borders, top section rep...
A Georgian tortoiseshell bodkin case of oval section and tapering form inlaid in silver with
A Georgian tortoiseshell bodkin case of oval section and tapering form inlaid in silver with sprays of flowers, the ends also inlaid, 10cm
Two mid-18th Century silver bodkin cases, each with hinged cover and floral engraved push button
Two mid-18th Century silver bodkin cases, each with hinged cover and floral engraved push button catch, the larger example initialled to base 'S.N...
An ivory bodkin and two other pieces, the bodkin 18th Century, the rectangular slot below a pierced tear and earspoon, 15.8cm, an unusual tweezer/...
An 18th Century silver bodkin, engraved with triangles, curved end slot below an open tear and
An 18th Century silver bodkin, engraved with triangles, curved end slot below an open tear and ball finial, 12cm
An 18th Century silver bodkin with line engraving, rectangular slot below an open ring, 11cm
An 18th Century silver bodkin with line engraving, rectangular slot below an open ring, 11cm
An 18th Century silver bodkin initialled 'MK' between two rectangular slots each end with an open
An 18th Century silver bodkin initialled 'MK' between two rectangular slots each end with an open ring, variously engraved, 9.5cm
Two 18th Century silver bodkins comprising a plain example with rounded end slot below an earspoon, 10cm, and another with rectangular slot below ...
Three silver bodkins and a shuttle comprising an 18th Century silver example with two rectangular
Three silver bodkins and a shuttle comprising an 18th Century silver example with two rectangular slots, an open ring to each end, indistinct scra...
A late 18th Century English silver filigree bodkin case of cylinder form decorated in quill work,
A late 18th Century English silver filigree bodkin case of cylinder form decorated in quill work, 10cm
A fine French pierced and carved early 19th Century ivory bodkin case carved with love birds in a
A fine French pierced and carved early 19th Century ivory bodkin case carved with love birds in a nest, flowers and a bow on an elaborately pierce...
A 19th Century ivory bodkin case and two needle cases, the bodkin case of cylinder form carved
A 19th Century ivory bodkin case and two needle cases, the bodkin case of cylinder form carved with a dog leaving its kennel amid flowering branch...
A rare inscribed commemorative steel bodkin 'Princess Charlotte died Nov 5th 1817, Aged 21', 5.7cm
A rare inscribed commemorative steel bodkin 'Princess Charlotte died Nov 5th 1817, Aged 21', 5.7cm
A rare inscribed commemorative steel bodkin 'William and Adelaide Crowned Sept 8th 1831', 5.7cm
A rare inscribed commemorative steel bodkin 'William and Adelaide Crowned Sept 8th 1831', 5.7cm
A rare inscribed commemorative steel bodkin 'Louis Philippe Elo Aug 9 1830', 5.7cm
Two rare inscribed steel bodkins 'Friendship Without Interest', 4.7cm and 'R. Hemming and Son Needle
Two rare inscribed steel bodkins 'Friendship Without Interest', 4.7cm and 'R. Hemming and Son Needle Manufacturers Redditch', 5.7cm ...
Four bodkins comprising a mother of pearl example with spiral decoration, 7,2cm, another plain, 7.
Four bodkins comprising a mother of pearl example with spiral decoration, 7,2cm, another plain, 7.5cm, an engraved silver gilt example, 6cm and an...
An attractive Georgian tortoiseshell and three colour inlaid bodkin case of oval section and
An attractive Georgian tortoiseshell and three colour inlaid bodkin case of oval section and tapering form, ribbed ferrule, each side inlaid to to...
Two pairs of steel scissors, the arms of one formed as a swan, 7.2cm, the other pair as a standing
Two pairs of steel scissors, the arms of one formed as a swan, 7.2cm, the other pair as a standing bird with long beak, 9.5cm ...
A pair of steel scissors, pointed tapering blades, the arms and loops decorated with fruiting vines,
A pair of steel scissors, pointed tapering blades, the arms and loops decorated with fruiting vines, stamped 'HT', 11.5cm
A pair of Palais Royal Scissors tapering steel blades with gilt metal pansy mounts, the mother of
A pair of Palais Royal Scissors tapering steel blades with gilt metal pansy mounts, the mother of pearl arms carved with scrolls and quivers below...
A pair of silver mounted scissors with sheath, oval section tapering steel blades, the arms as
A pair of silver mounted scissors with sheath, oval section tapering steel blades, the arms as acorns within oak leaves below leaf pattern ovals, ...
A pair of silver mounted scissors with sheath, oval section tapering blades, the arms as Imperial
A pair of silver mounted scissors with sheath, oval section tapering blades, the arms as Imperial eagles below octagonal floret loops, the sheath ...
A late 17th Century/early 18th Century jewelled silver filigree scissor case each side set with
A late 17th Century/early 18th Century jewelled silver filigree scissor case each side set with eight red coloured stones within quill work, the t...
A late 17th Century engraved steel scissor case each side engraved with a heart below a coronet amid
A late 17th Century engraved steel scissor case each side engraved with a heart below a coronet amid tulips and other flowers and leaves, ball ter...
An 18th Century shagreen scissor case with a pair of two colour gold mounted scissors, the green
An 18th Century shagreen scissor case with a pair of two colour gold mounted scissors, the green shagreen case with hinged cover, slight loss to o...
An 18th Century gilt metal and mother of pearl scissor case each side engraved with mask, cupid,
An 18th Century gilt metal and mother of pearl scissor case each side engraved with mask, cupid, flaming heart and other motifs, crack to one side...
Five pairs of 19th Century scissors comprising four steel pairs one with leather sheath, 9.5cm and a
Five pairs of 19th Century scissors comprising four steel pairs one with leather sheath, 9.5cm and a copper gilt pair ...
Eight pairs of scissors comprising a pair with curved blades to scroll work silver handles, 12cm,
Eight pairs of scissors comprising a pair with curved blades to scroll work silver handles, 12cm, another pair with brass scrolling bell flower ha...
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