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A brass Avery pin or needle case, 'Walnut on Leaf' introduced 1873, on triple leaf scroll base
A brass Avery pin or needle case, 'Walnut on Leaf' introduced 1873, on triple leaf scroll base stamped to underside 'W Avery and Son, Redditch' wi...
A gilt brass Avery style needle packet case 'The Gem' by 'Patent Perry and Co., London', concertina form, floral covers, 4.7 x 2.5cm.
An early 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory needle case in the form of a fisherman in traditional
An early 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory needle case in the form of a fisherman in traditional costume, a brace of fish in one hand, on hatched o...
An early 19th Century Palais Royal ivory needle case of rectangular section, gilt ferrule, one
An early 19th Century Palais Royal ivory needle case of rectangular section, gilt ferrule, one side inset with two Verre eglomise panels, the circ...
Three Bristol card type needle books comprising a circular example, needlework border and inscribed 'May you be happy, Hope is the (anchor symbol)...
Three needle books comprising a red and white beadwork example of rectangular form, 6cm, a green
Three needle books comprising a red and white beadwork example of rectangular form, 6cm, a green silk fan form example with coloured beadwork stem...
A fine Baxter style needle packet box, containing five further boxes, the boxes in patterned gold
A fine Baxter style needle packet box, containing five further boxes, the boxes in patterned gold foil, the outer box with a floral print within f...
A Baxter style needle packet box containing the full set of ten fancy boxes, the outer rectangular
A Baxter style needle packet box containing the full set of ten fancy boxes, the outer rectangular box with an oval print of an Italianate river l...
Two tooled red leather needle packet boxes, of book form one decorated with a lyre in gilt and
Two tooled red leather needle packet boxes, of book form one decorated with a lyre in gilt and colours, the other in gilt and various colours, bot...
A mother of pearl needle case and ribbon threader, the needle case of rectangular form with gilt
A mother of pearl needle case and ribbon threader, the needle case of rectangular form with gilt ferrule, natural faults to pearl, 7.5cm, together...
A good French carved boxwood figural needle case, the cylinder body below a waist length figure of a
A good French carved boxwood figural needle case, the cylinder body below a waist length figure of a man with crossed arms, broad coat collar and ...
Three needle cases, comprising a wooden example in the form of a huntsman's boot, 6.5cm, a split and
Three needle cases, comprising a wooden example in the form of a huntsman's boot, 6.5cm, a split and coloured straw work cylinder example, minor l...
Four Bristol card needle books, comprising a pair each with oval cover print, near mint, 5cm,
Four Bristol card needle books, comprising a pair each with oval cover print, near mint, 5cm, another embroidered with a basket of flowers and ini...
A 19th Century French Palais Royal mother of pearl figural needle case, shaped and engraved as an
A 19th Century French Palais Royal mother of pearl figural needle case, shaped and engraved as an eastern man, the bearded figure with tasselled c...
Three continental silver needle cases, of shaped and decorated form, largest 7cm., and a pair of
Three continental silver needle cases, of shaped and decorated form, largest 7cm., and a pair of Solingen steel scissors the arms with oval bust p...
A tortoiseshell combination needle packet thimble box of knife box form, the lid with white metal
A tortoiseshell combination needle packet thimble box of knife box form, the lid with white metal tablet, the four division interior with thimble ...
A needle packet box and a needle flannel, the box in blue velvet and of book form decorated with
A needle packet box and a needle flannel, the box in blue velvet and of book form decorated with floral 'scraps', the interior with colour print '...
An early 18th Century needle flannel wallet, of rectangular form in blue floral cloth, the interior fitted with a mirror within gilt braid frame, ...
A mid 19th Century continental silver standing figural needlecase, in the form of a woman in
A mid 19th Century continental silver standing figural needlecase, in the form of a woman in elaborate dress, her hands crossed holding a letter o...
An 18th Century English silver filigree 'almanack' needle book, each cover with central flowerhead, hinged catch, complete with four red flannels,...
An unusual gilded brass needle packet case, of rectangular form the front with shield and leaf
An unusual gilded brass needle packet case, of rectangular form the front with shield and leaf scrolls the bottom edge with three suspended bells ...
A polished brass Avery needle packet case, The Easel, the folio with basket of flowers, only two
A polished brass Avery needle packet case, The Easel, the folio with basket of flowers, only two rear retaining hook present, stamped to reverse '...
Three needle cases, comprising a floral painted Spa work cylinder example, 8.5cm, a split and
Three needle cases, comprising a floral painted Spa work cylinder example, 8.5cm, a split and coloured straw work cylinder example, 7.5cm, and a b...
A fine 19th Century carved ivory needle case in the form of a recumbent dog, well detailed with paws
A fine 19th Century carved ivory needle case in the form of a recumbent dog, well detailed with paws forward and tail by rear leg, 7.5cm.Ê
A fine early 19th Century Palais Royal carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver of arrows,
A fine early 19th Century Palais Royal carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver of arrows, and decorated with cut steel pins, one side wit...
A tortoiseshell needle packet box of knife box form, the lid with white metal plaque, the interior
A tortoiseshell needle packet box of knife box form, the lid with white metal plaque, the interior with velvet lined lid over seven bone divisions...
A 19th Century ivory Anglo Indian needle case, of cylinder form decorated with bands and flowers
A 19th Century ivory Anglo Indian needle case, of cylinder form decorated with bands and flowers infilled in black, screw cover, 6cm.Ê
A turned lignum vitae 'Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine' needle case, metal numerical domed top,
A turned lignum vitae 'Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine' needle case, metal numerical domed top, internal brass divisions with numerals to intern...
Two needle cases and a waxer, comprising a fine carved and turned horn standing needle case surmounted by a carved horn figure of a standing alpin...
A good Tartan ware (M'Lean) needle packet box, of rounded rectangular section, two division interior, a very nice clean example, 4.7cm.Ê
A mid 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory standing needle case, of a fisherwoman in traditional
A mid 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory standing needle case, of a fisherwoman in traditional costume, one hand holding a ring of two fish, hatched...
An attractive Georgian book form combination needle flannel and pin cushion, the rectangular bone
An attractive Georgian book form combination needle flannel and pin cushion, the rectangular bone outer covers with a polychrome painted scene of ...
An attractive early 19th Century bone needle flannel book, the pierced bone rectangular covers
An attractive early 19th Century bone needle flannel book, the pierced bone rectangular covers each with two cut out circular panels revealing flo...
A brass Avery style needle packet case, 'The Quadruple Minerva Lever Casket - Patented Copestake,
A brass Avery style needle packet case, 'The Quadruple Minerva Lever Casket - Patented Copestake, Moore, Crampton and Co., London - Patent No. 351...
A gilt brass Avery style needle packet case, 'Alexandra', floral covers inscribed to the clasp and
A gilt brass Avery style needle packet case, 'Alexandra', floral covers inscribed to the clasp and along the hinge edge 'Registered February 11th ...
Three 19th Century cylinder form ivory needle cases, comprising a stacked brick example with
Three 19th Century cylinder form ivory needle cases, comprising a stacked brick example with spiral ends, 8cm, another spirally carved with leaves...
Two needle cases, comprising an attractive cylinder example decorated in coloured beadwork with
Two needle cases, comprising an attractive cylinder example decorated in coloured beadwork with geometric patterns, bone core, 9.7cm, and a bone e...
A tortoiseshell needle packet box, of knife box form the lid with silver tablet initialled and dated
A tortoiseshell needle packet box, of knife box form the lid with silver tablet initialled and dated 'LG 1883' the interior with seven bone divisi...
A needle case and a thimble, the wooden needle case in the form of a furled umbrella, 13cm, and a
A needle case and a thimble, the wooden needle case in the form of a furled umbrella, 13cm, and a 19th Century two part Chinese ivory thimble. (2)
A Georgian silver needle case, of canted rectangular section and tapering form nicely engraved
A Georgian silver needle case, of canted rectangular section and tapering form nicely engraved with flowers, makers mark only of Joseph Willmore o...
An early 19th Century ivory cylinder needle case incorporating a perpetual calendar, with a grid
An early 19th Century ivory cylinder needle case incorporating a perpetual calendar, with a grid of thirty one days over a moveable ring for the d...
Three needle cases, comprising a bone example in the form of a furled umbrella, 11cm, a pierced bone
Three needle cases, comprising a bone example in the form of a furled umbrella, 11cm, a pierced bone example, 8cm, and an early 19th Century silve...
Six various 19th Century bone and ivory cylinder form needle and bodkin cases, largest 12.5cm. (6)
Six various 19th Century bone and ivory cylinder form needle and bodkin cases, largest 12.5cm. (6)
A good straw work needle or bodkin case and a boxwood tape measure, the needle case of cylinder form
A good straw work needle or bodkin case and a boxwood tape measure, the needle case of cylinder form with pointed and tasselled ends and decorated...
A pair of mid 19th Century Russian cylinder cases, probably bodkin cases, each with stained wooden
A pair of mid 19th Century Russian cylinder cases, probably bodkin cases, each with stained wooden cylinder body below a silver and niello decorat...
Two late 18th Century/early 19th Century silver bodkins comprising a plain example with rectangular slot and initialled 'MW', 9.5cm, the other wit...
A fine silver filigree bodkin case contained in its original green shagreen case, the cylinder
A fine silver filigree bodkin case contained in its original green shagreen case, the cylinder case with panels of swirling filigree below a flowe...
A rare Georgian combination silver rule/bodkin, in three hinged sections engraved to one side from 1
A rare Georgian combination silver rule/bodkin, in three hinged sections engraved to one side from 1 to 8 inches, one end section pierced with a s...
Three bodkins and a stiletto, comprising two carved mother of pearl bodkins, each 5.5cm, a French
Three bodkins and a stiletto, comprising two carved mother of pearl bodkins, each 5.5cm, a French silver bodkin/earspoon, 7.7cm, and a mother of p...
A Georgian tortoiseshell and silver inlaid bodkin case, of oval section and slightly tapering form
A Georgian tortoiseshell and silver inlaid bodkin case, of oval section and slightly tapering form inlaid to each side with two silver panels, one...
A Georgian simulated tortoiseshell bodkin case, of oval section, engraved gilt ferrule, gilded core,
A Georgian simulated tortoiseshell bodkin case, of oval section, engraved gilt ferrule, gilded core, with a selection of bodkins, 13.5cm. From a c...
A late 18th or early 19th Century French lacquered bodkin or billet doux case, of rounded end
A late 18th or early 19th Century French lacquered bodkin or billet doux case, of rounded end cylinder form, the mottled yellow ground with two ov...
An 18th Century silk and plaited straw cylinder bodkin case, probably French, with panels of oval
An 18th Century silk and plaited straw cylinder bodkin case, probably French, with panels of oval and curved straw work, some loss and wear, 13cm....
A scarce steel commemorative bodkin, impressed 'Princess Charlotte Died Nov 6. 1817 Aged 21', 5.5cm.
A scarce steel commemorative bodkin, impressed 'Princess Charlotte Died Nov 6. 1817 Aged 21', 5.5cm. From a connoisseur's collection
A late 18th Century English enamel bodkin case, of rounded end cylinder form the pink ground painted
A late 18th Century English enamel bodkin case, of rounded end cylinder form the pink ground painted in coloured enamels with flowers and gilt lea...
An early 19th Century ivory bodkin case, the body pierced with circles and spirals, attractive
An early 19th Century ivory bodkin case, the body pierced with circles and spirals, attractive flower head pierced ends, 12cm.Ê
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