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An attractive 19th Century needle book in white damask, the cover embroidered in coloured silks with
An attractive 19th Century needle book in white damask, the cover embroidered in coloured silks with a rose and leaves, the blue cloth interior wi...
A 19th Century needle roll, the exterior in faint purple silk embroidered with flowers, the interior
A 19th Century needle roll, the exterior in faint purple silk embroidered with flowers, the interior with a needle packet pocket and a flannel emb...
An unusual early 19th Century needle book, the covers in yellow silk with panels of split straw
An unusual early 19th Century needle book, the covers in yellow silk with panels of split straw trellis, internal shaped and stitched edge flannel...
A mid 19th Century needle packet and needle flannel wallet, in ivory watered silk embroidered in
A mid 19th Century needle packet and needle flannel wallet, in ivory watered silk embroidered in coloured silks with flowering stems, the damson i...
A Georgian Bristol card circular needle flannel, the pierced circular boards with stitched work
A Georgian Bristol card circular needle flannel, the pierced circular boards with stitched work and centred by a gilt flowerhead, two circular fla...
A rare Beatrice Avery style gilt brass needle packet case in original presentation case, the four
A rare Beatrice Avery style gilt brass needle packet case in original presentation case, the four division concertina needle packet case with flor...
A fine gilded and engraved metal needle book, the covers intensely engraved with flowers and scrolls
A fine gilded and engraved metal needle book, the covers intensely engraved with flowers and scrolls the cover centered by a cartouche with the in...
Three silver bodkin and needle cases, comprising an oval section tapering example with engraved
Three silver bodkin and needle cases, comprising an oval section tapering example with engraved initials and leaf decoration, dents, 8.2cm, anothe...
Three needle and bodkin cases, comprising a Palais Royal mother of pearl example with decorated gilt
Three needle and bodkin cases, comprising a Palais Royal mother of pearl example with decorated gilt divide, joint loose, 6.6cm, a similar larger ...
A colour printed cardboard needle packet box, of square pillar form decorated with child cherub
A colour printed cardboard needle packet box, of square pillar form decorated with child cherub figures in landscapes, the cover rising to reveal ...
A brass Avery needle packet case ‘The Easel’, leaf decorated easel with basket of flowers folio,
A brass Avery needle packet case ‘The Easel’, leaf decorated easel with basket of flowers folio, stamped to reverse ‘W. Avery and Son Redditch’, w...
A brass pin case by Avery, of curved form ‘W. Avery and Son Redditch, The Universal Pin Case
A brass pin case by Avery, of curved form ‘W. Avery and Son Redditch, The Universal Pin Case Patented’, sliding central cover, 6.2cms. ...
An early 19th Century silver filigree ‘almanac’ needle book, the covers and spine in geometric quill work, hinged clasp, red silk lining with six ...
A fine 19th Century Canton ivory needle book and a pair of pin cushion panels, the first carved with
A fine 19th Century Canton ivory needle book and a pair of pin cushion panels, the first carved with figures amid pagodas and trees, replacement b...
Two Dieppe carved ivory 19th Century figural needle case, comprising a female figure in traditional costume one hand with a ring of fish, re-stuck...
A fine 19th Century French carved ivory needle case in the form of a wicker basket, containing
A fine 19th Century French carved ivory needle case in the form of a wicker basket, containing flowers and leaves, screw joint, 7.5cms. ...
A 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory figural needle case, in the form of a fisher woman in traditional
A 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory figural needle case, in the form of a fisher woman in traditional costume, on cross hatched base, 6.5cm. ...
A painted bone needle book and pin cushion, ‘A Present From Chester’, the needle book brightly
A painted bone needle book and pin cushion, ‘A Present From Chester’, the needle book brightly painted with flowers and incorporating a pin cushio...
An attractive bone needle book/pin cushion, ‘A Present From Gloucester’, one side painted with
An attractive bone needle book/pin cushion, ‘A Present From Gloucester’, one side painted with flowers and titled, the other with a China man, blu...
Four 19th Century bone and ivory needle books, comprising a carved and fret cut example with
Four 19th Century bone and ivory needle books, comprising a carved and fret cut example with basket amid leaves, 6cms, two others similar, 6.2 and...
Three 19th Century ivory needle books, comprising a plain example with hinged catch, 6cms, another
Three 19th Century ivory needle books, comprising a plain example with hinged catch, 6cms, another the cover carved with a fruiting vine, 4.5cms, ...
Six bone needle cases, comprising a large pierced cylinder form example with internal multiple reel,
Six bone needle cases, comprising a large pierced cylinder form example with internal multiple reel, 10cms, another in the form of a furled umbrel...
Five bone needle and bodkin cases, comprising a cannon barrel form example the upper section
Five bone needle and bodkin cases, comprising a cannon barrel form example the upper section fitted as a vinaigrette, 11cms, another as a furled u...
Three early 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising a harp shaped example, fancy gilt joint
Three early 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising a harp shaped example, fancy gilt joint one side with two verre eglomise panels, glass cov...
A fine early 19th Century carved ivory cylinder needle case, terminating in a stiletto, the body
A fine early 19th Century carved ivory cylinder needle case, terminating in a stiletto, the body carved with a naked male figure and love birds on...
Three 19th Century needle cases, comprising a rectangular mahogany example with ivory inlays, 8.
Three 19th Century needle cases, comprising a rectangular mahogany example with ivory inlays, 8.5cms, an ivory example as a pea pod and a further ...
Two 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising an example carved as a pea pod engraved to one
Two 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising an example carved as a pea pod engraved to one side ‘Souvenir due Treport’, 9.7cms, and a rectangu...
Three 19th Century needle cases, comprising an ebony rectangular example with ivory mounts, 9cm,
Three 19th Century needle cases, comprising an ebony rectangular example with ivory mounts, 9cm, an ivory example carved as a pea pod, 9.4cms, and...
Two early 19th Century needle cases, comprising a carved ivory example as a quiver of arrows the
Two early 19th Century needle cases, comprising a carved ivory example as a quiver of arrows the body with floral motifs, 8cms, and another simila...
Three 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising a quiver shaped example with two verre eglomise
Three 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising a quiver shaped example with two verre eglomise panels, 8.5cms, another rectangular with verre e...
Three 19th Century bone needle cases, comprising a tapering cylinder example with male head finial
Three 19th Century bone needle cases, comprising a tapering cylinder example with male head finial over flower heads and drapes, 9.5cms, another c...
Three 19th Century bone needle cases, comprising an example in the form of a key, 11.5cms, another
Three 19th Century bone needle cases, comprising an example in the form of a key, 11.5cms, another as a furled umbrella with fist handle and Stanh...
Three 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising an example in the form of a key, 7.2cms, another
Three 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising an example in the form of a key, 7.2cms, another with leaf carved terminals and beaded borders, ...
Two mid 19th Century bone mounted wooden needle cases, comprising an example in the form of a closed
Two mid 19th Century bone mounted wooden needle cases, comprising an example in the form of a closed fan the guards inset with jewels and gilt dis...
A gilt brass Avery needle packet box ‘Picnic Basket’, basket weave twin lids below upright handle, stamped to base ‘W. Avery and Son Redditch’, ar...
A gilt brass Avery needle packet case ‘Butterfly’, hinged wings, original antennae, stamped to
A gilt brass Avery needle packet case ‘Butterfly’, hinged wings, original antennae, stamped to underside of one wing ‘Patent W. Avery And Son, Red...
A gilt brass Avery needle packet box ‘Butterfly Box – Oval Tub’, swivel lid, stamped to underside ‘W. Avery and Son, Redditch’, divided by diamond...
A gilt brass Avery accordion needle packet case ‘Beatrice’, four sections, in original red leather presentation box, floral covers hinged ends sta...
A gilt brass Avery needle packet case ‘The Quadruple Golden Casket’ – Patented – Manufactured by W. Avery and Son Redditch’, Fleur de Lis on shiel...
A white wood barrel form needle case, ‘Needle Case – Accept My best wishes, Patented No. 2001 – Place the Stroke parallel with the number required...
A fine early 19th Century Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case, the engraved flattened oval body
A fine early 19th Century Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case, the engraved flattened oval body above a leaf carved and scroll terminal, the ...
A good early 19th Century Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case, carved and engraved as a
A good early 19th Century Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case, carved and engraved as a quiver of arrows, oval gilt and enamel pansy motif, g...
A mother of pearl stiletto/needle case and a similar bodkin, probably Palais Royal, the first
A mother of pearl stiletto/needle case and a similar bodkin, probably Palais Royal, the first surmounted by a pierced and carved figure of a dog, ...
A late 19th Century early 20th Century Chinese silver vase form needle case, the twin handled vase
A late 19th Century early 20th Century Chinese silver vase form needle case, the twin handled vase pierced with flowers, leaves, figures and birds...
Six needle cases, comprising an early 19th Century figural carved coquilla nut example, loss to
Six needle cases, comprising an early 19th Century figural carved coquilla nut example, loss to internal screw upstand, 10.5cms, a bone example in...
A good late 18th Century carved bone needle case probably French prisoner of war work, the upper
A good late 18th Century carved bone needle case probably French prisoner of war work, the upper section with swan finial on a stylised pedestal, ...
W. Bartleet and Sons – Redditch – ‘Valise’, a cardboard needle box and sewing companion in the form of a suitcase in brown paper with handle and s...
An Avery style brass needle packet case ‘The Stella Golden Needle Case – Charles Schleicher – Bell Evallee Licencees’, 6.8 x 4.7cms, and an Abel M...
An unusual rosewood slant top needle packet box, each surface inlaid in bone, pewter and brass, 6.
An unusual rosewood slant top needle packet box, each surface inlaid in bone, pewter and brass, 6.5cms high. ...
A rare late 19th Century brass ‘nanny’s’ buckle formed from three floral and leaf decorated
A rare late 19th Century brass ‘nanny’s’ buckle formed from three floral and leaf decorated panels, the centre panel fitted at the ends for pins, ...
A fine early 19th Century French carved coquilla cylinder needle case, the bone body carved with
A fine early 19th Century French carved coquilla cylinder needle case, the bone body carved with leaves, flags and shields, the domed ends carved ...
Three early 19th Century needle and bodkin cases, comprising a tortoiseshell cylinder example with
Three early 19th Century needle and bodkin cases, comprising a tortoiseshell cylinder example with gilt decorated bands, 10cms, a gilded example o...
Five 19th Century and early 20th Century continental silver needle cases, all with decorative
Five 19th Century and early 20th Century continental silver needle cases, all with decorative details, largest 9cms. (5) ...
Four late 19th Century Tyrolean carved wood needle cases, comprising a standing cylinder form
Four late 19th Century Tyrolean carved wood needle cases, comprising a standing cylinder form example with internal reel/needle case and thimble s...
Four 19th Century needle cases, comprising an oval section ebony example with bone chequer board
Four 19th Century needle cases, comprising an oval section ebony example with bone chequer board inlay, 8cms, a carved wooden shoe example, 8cms, ...
A continental silver standing figural needle case, in the form of a woman in elaborate headdress her
A continental silver standing figural needle case, in the form of a woman in elaborate headdress her arms at her waist one hand holding a book, 7....
A continental silver figural standing needle case, in the form of a woman with elaborate headdress
A continental silver figural standing needle case, in the form of a woman with elaborate headdress and dress, her hands at her waist in a muff, 6c...
A continental silver figural standing needle case, in the form of a young man in elaborate costume, one hand to his front holding a spray of flowe...
Five 19th Century and early 20th Century continental silver needle cases, all with decorative
Five 19th Century and early 20th Century continental silver needle cases, all with decorative details, largest 8cms. (5) ...
Eight needle and bodkin cases, comprising five bone examples two in the form of rolling pins, a
Eight needle and bodkin cases, comprising five bone examples two in the form of rolling pins, a metal example also as a rolling pin with silk need...
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