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Three needle books comprising a black velvet example as a shoe worked with a pattern of geometric
Three needle books comprising a black velvet example as a shoe worked with a pattern of geometric beads, 9cm, a Bristol card example inscribed 'A ...
Three needle books comprising a Bristol card rectangular example worked in wool with a basket of
Three needle books comprising a Bristol card rectangular example worked in wool with a basket of flowers and a cornucopia, 8.5cm, another in red s...
A fine late 18th Century silver gilt filigree 'Almanack' needle book in original leather case, the
A fine late 18th Century silver gilt filigree 'Almanack' needle book in original leather case, the gilded quill work covers with catch, interior w...
Four needle packet containers, comprising a slant top mother of pearl example, 5.4cm., a scarce
Four needle packet containers, comprising a slant top mother of pearl example, 5.4cm., a scarce cardboard example of square section with photograp...
Needle cases and boxes, comprising an Abel Morrall's falling side needle packet box, village and
Needle cases and boxes, comprising an Abel Morrall's falling side needle packet box, village and rural landscape prints, 11cm., a 'John James and ...
A cardboard falling side needle packet box, the pin cushion lid over colour prints of young women in
A cardboard falling side needle packet box, the pin cushion lid over colour prints of young women in fashionable costume, the interior with needle...
An Avery gilt brass needle packet case 'The Bee Case', introduced 06/27/1872, hinged cover, impressed to base 'W. Avery and Son- The Bee Case - Re...
Two 19th century ivory Dieppe figural needle cases each of a fisherman in traditional costume, one
Two 19th century ivory Dieppe figural needle cases each of a fisherman in traditional costume, one parting a the waist, the other at the neck, bot...
Three bone needle cases with Stanhopes comprising a decorated cylinder example (Apparition At
Three bone needle cases with Stanhopes comprising a decorated cylinder example (Apparition At Knock - five images), 10.5cm, another as a furled um...
Two needle cases and a pen handle, comprising an ivory pea pod needle case, split to top, 9cm, a
Two needle cases and a pen handle, comprising an ivory pea pod needle case, split to top, 9cm, a bone furled umbrella with Stanhope (Marie Francoi...
Eleven various needle and bodkin cases, including a natural horn example, 6cm, and a vegetable ivory
Eleven various needle and bodkin cases, including a natural horn example, 6cm, and a vegetable ivory example, 7.5cm (11)
A Palais Royal style mother of pearl needle case, of rectangular form with ball form border, gilt
A Palais Royal style mother of pearl needle case, of rectangular form with ball form border, gilt ferrule, 7.8cm
A 19th Century carved ivory peapod needle case, 9.5cm
A continental figural silver needle case, in the form of a male in breaches, decorated jacket and
A continental figural silver needle case, in the form of a male in breaches, decorated jacket and hat, a group of playing cards in his hand, his o...
A 19th Century carved Dieppe ivory standing needle case, as a male fisherman in traditional costume,
A 19th Century carved Dieppe ivory standing needle case, as a male fisherman in traditional costume, one hand to his pocket, the other with a ring...
A 19th Century carved Dieppe ivory standing needle case, as a fisher woman in traditional costume,
A 19th Century carved Dieppe ivory standing needle case, as a fisher woman in traditional costume, one hand in her pocket the other holding a ring...
A bodkin case and two needle cases, the bodkin case of oval section in silver covered in red
A bodkin case and two needle cases, the bodkin case of oval section in silver covered in red leather, indistinct makers mark to base, 9.5cm, a sil...
A collection of stilettos including a turned ivory reversible example, 8cm, a bone French Prisoner
A collection of stilettos including a turned ivory reversible example, 8cm, a bone French Prisoner of War style example, 8cm, eleven other stilett...
Three stilettos and a seam knife comprising a well carved reversible ivory stiletto, 10.5cm, a
Three stilettos and a seam knife comprising a well carved reversible ivory stiletto, 10.5cm, a mother of pearl example with clenched fist terminal...
Five stilettos comprising two in mother of pearl one with floral pierced terminal, the other with
Five stilettos comprising two in mother of pearl one with floral pierced terminal, the other with feather terminal, 7.5 and 6.5cm, another with st...
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...
A late 18th mother of pearl and silver mounted bodkin or billet doux case engraved with flaming
A late 18th mother of pearl and silver mounted bodkin or billet doux case engraved with flaming hearts, flowers, quivers and other motifs, 12cm ...
A Georgian silver bodkin case of oval section and tapering, with bright cut engraved decoration,
A Georgian silver bodkin case of oval section and tapering, with bright cut engraved decoration, Birmingham 1789 by Samuel Pemberton, 8.2cm ...
A continental silver bodkin case with bodkin, line and floret decoration of tapering oval section,
A continental silver bodkin case with bodkin, line and floret decoration of tapering oval section, stamped '835 S', 6.7cm
A fine late 18th Century Vernis Martin style bodkin or billet doux case, of cylinder form with
A fine late 18th Century Vernis Martin style bodkin or billet doux case, of cylinder form with gilt or gold mounts, the green ground decorated wit...
A large late 17th Century silver bodkin with ear spoon above a teardrop eye, the main body with a
A large late 17th Century silver bodkin with ear spoon above a teardrop eye, the main body with a rectangular slot amid panels of flowers and oth...
A good late 17th Century silver bodkin tear drop eye over a rectangular slot within engraved
A good late 17th Century silver bodkin tear drop eye over a rectangular slot within engraved floral and geometric panels, initialled 'AD', indist...
A late 17th Century silver bodkin, tear drop eye below an ear spoon, the rectangular slot within
A late 17th Century silver bodkin, tear drop eye below an ear spoon, the rectangular slot within engraved decoration, various feint initials, 13....
A late 17th Century silver bodkin, circular eye over two rectangular slots within flower head and
A late 17th Century silver bodkin, circular eye over two rectangular slots within flower head and other engraved panels, initialled 'ML', indisti...
A large late 17th Century silver bodkin, earspoon over a tear drop eye and rectangular slot within
A large late 17th Century silver bodkin, earspoon over a tear drop eye and rectangular slot within engraved flower head and other panels, initiall...
A large late 17th silver bodkin, circular eye above a rectangular slot within engraved panels,
A large late 17th silver bodkin, circular eye above a rectangular slot within engraved panels, asterisk mark, 13.2cm
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
Two 18th Century silver bodkins comprising a plain example with rounded end slot below an earspoon, 10cm, and another with rectangular slot below ...
A Swedish cased set of two pairs of graduated scissors and a folding two blade knife, the leatherette rectangular case labelled to the lid interio...
Two pairs of Georgian steel scissors each with an engraved silver sheath, comprising a pair with
Two pairs of Georgian steel scissors each with an engraved silver sheath, comprising a pair with diamond section blades stamped 'W. Pecci Sheffiel...
Four pairs of steel scissors including a button holing pair, one pair by Joseph Rodgers, another
Four pairs of steel scissors including a button holing pair, one pair by Joseph Rodgers, another by Taylor of Sheffield, three pairs with leather ...
A pair of 19th Century German (Augsburgh) silver ribbon scissors in the form of a stork opening to
A pair of 19th Century German (Augsburgh) silver ribbon scissors in the form of a stork opening to reveal a swaddled baby, one ring resting on a t...
A good pair of silver gilt scissors with sheath, circa 1830, oval section tapering blades to
A good pair of silver gilt scissors with sheath, circa 1830, oval section tapering blades to fruiting vine arms below decorated oval loops, comple...
A good pair of late 19th century Dutch gold mounted scissors with sheath, diamond section tapering
A good pair of late 19th century Dutch gold mounted scissors with sheath, diamond section tapering blades to engraved wavy arms and plain oval loo...
Two pairs of scissors comprising a Palais Royal style pair, steel blades and mounts to pierced and
Two pairs of scissors comprising a Palais Royal style pair, steel blades and mounts to pierced and carved cornucopia style arms and oval loops, 9....
Two pairs of scissors comprising a pair of late 19th century Dutch silver mounted scissors, steel
Two pairs of scissors comprising a pair of late 19th century Dutch silver mounted scissors, steel oval section blades to engraved arms and oval l...
Four pairs of silver handled scissors and two decorative silver sheaths one with hanging chain,
Four pairs of silver handled scissors and two decorative silver sheaths one with hanging chain, largest 13.5cm (6)
A pair of 19th century Dutch silver ribbon scissors cast as a stork, opening to reveal a fish in its
A pair of 19th century Dutch silver ribbon scissors cast as a stork, opening to reveal a fish in its stomach, on oval loops and claw feet, 10.5cm
Five pairs of 19th century steel scissors comprising a pair in the form of a fish, 11.5cm, and
Five pairs of 19th century steel scissors comprising a pair in the form of a fish, 11.5cm, and four pairs in the form of storks ...
Three pairs of larger format steel scissors comprising two pairs with portrait medallions, the first
Three pairs of larger format steel scissors comprising two pairs with portrait medallions, the first stamped 'AN' and with portraits of Edward VI...
A cased set of three graduated steel scissors, oval section blades stamped 'M.F and Co Germany'
A cased set of three graduated steel scissors, oval section blades stamped 'M.F and Co Germany' the arms with two colour etched panels to gilded o...
A collection of scissors comprising a pair of dressing table scissors with blue enamel handles, 24.
A collection of scissors comprising a pair of dressing table scissors with blue enamel handles, 24.5cm, a pair of brass handled desk scissors wit...
Three cased sets of graduated scissors comprising a set of five with ivory mounted arms and loop
Three cased sets of graduated scissors comprising a set of five with ivory mounted arms and loop contained in a folding green leather case, 16 x 1...
Five pairs of scissors comprising a pair of Persian style steel scissors by 'J. Rodgers and sons',
Five pairs of scissors comprising a pair of Persian style steel scissors by 'J. Rodgers and sons', 14.5cm, a pair of engraved and part gilded scis...
Eleven pairs of small format scissors including three pairs as storks, largest 10.5cm (11)
Six pairs of larger format steel scissors comprising a pair of 18th century probably Turkish
Six pairs of larger format steel scissors comprising a pair of 18th century probably Turkish scissors with hollow ground blades, 18.5cm, two Chine...
A collection of scissors 19th century and later to include a pair of grape scissors, champagne
A collection of scissors 19th century and later to include a pair of grape scissors, champagne scissors, folding scissors ...
Three pairs of 19th century steel scissors comprising a pair with diamond section blades with finely
Three pairs of 19th century steel scissors comprising a pair with diamond section blades with finely file cut and pierced arms below oval loops, 9...
Four pairs of scissors comprising a pair with silver handles the blades stamped for 'T. Turner and
Four pairs of scissors comprising a pair with silver handles the blades stamped for 'T. Turner and Co, Sheffield' with a silver sheath on chain, 1...
Five pairs of early 19th century steel scissors together with a brass scissor sheath, largest 10.5cm
Five pairs of early 19th century steel scissors together with a brass scissor sheath, largest 10.5cm (4)
Ten pairs of 19th century steel scissors, largest 13cm (10)
Two pairs of 19th century decorative steel scissors both with pierced and engraved arms as birds
Two pairs of 19th century decorative steel scissors both with pierced and engraved arms as birds below leaf works ovals, one pair stamped 'Solinge...
Ten pairs of 19th century steel button holing scissors, largest, 11.5cm (18)
Eighteen pairs of 19th century and later steel scissors, largest, 11.5cm (18)
Two pairs of 19th century or earlier Persian scissors comprising a large pair with brass arms and
Two pairs of 19th century or earlier Persian scissors comprising a large pair with brass arms and loops, the hollow ground blades with elaborate t...