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A leather needle packet box and a similar leather thimble case, the first in tooled green leather in
A leather needle packet box and a similar leather thimble case, the first in tooled green leather in the form of a miniature book titled at the cl...
A rare needle book, the shaped covers in neatly stitched bark with cloth bound edges, the interior
A rare needle book, the shaped covers in neatly stitched bark with cloth bound edges, the interior in variant pressed card, possibly Shaker or Ame...
A fine early 19th Century ivory turret form needle flannel roll, the engine turned turret with
A fine early 19th Century ivory turret form needle flannel roll, the engine turned turret with crenellated top and pointed finial, stitched edge f...
A fine early 19th Century lignum vitae and ivory mounted multiple needle box, of cylinder form
A fine early 19th Century lignum vitae and ivory mounted multiple needle box, of cylinder form with engine turned ivory top, base, and joint, unsc...
A 19th Century continental cold painted soft metal needle packet and thimble stand, in the form of a
A 19th Century continental cold painted soft metal needle packet and thimble stand, in the form of a tree stump and branches over two rabbits, a n...
Two needle cases, comprising a cardboard example 'The Cottage Needle Case', with registration date
Two needle cases, comprising a cardboard example 'The Cottage Needle Case', with registration date for 1878, of triangular form and decorated with...
An unusual bone standing needle case in the form of a windmill, the sails and turret top brightly
An unusual bone standing needle case in the form of a windmill, the sails and turret top brightly painted with flowers and leaves, 12cms high. ...
A Bristol card needle book and a similar plaster or needle packet case, the first neatly embroidered
A Bristol card needle book and a similar plaster or needle packet case, the first neatly embroidered in red and cream with geometric patterns, the...
A fine early 19th Century pierced and pressed card needle book, the borders pierced with shamrocks, thistles and roses, the cover with a spray of ...
A cardboard Synoptical needle case, incorporating a Baxter style print of Crystal Palace, the sleeve
A cardboard Synoptical needle case, incorporating a Baxter style print of Crystal Palace, the sleeve in green with lettering in gold 'Fitted with ...
A needle packet box with a complete set of five internal boxes, the outer rectangular box in pink
A needle packet box with a complete set of five internal boxes, the outer rectangular box in pink and green edged in gilt foil, the lid with Baxte...
Three needle packet boxes, comprising a red leather example tooled in gilt with colour onlays and
Three needle packet boxes, comprising a red leather example tooled in gilt with colour onlays and inscribed 'John James' Unique Locomotive Needles...
Three needle cases, comprising an early 19th Century baluster turned lignum vitae example with
Three needle cases, comprising an early 19th Century baluster turned lignum vitae example with bone collar to screw joint, 11.5cms, another in tur...
An Avery style brass needle case, 'The Eclectic Needle Case - H. Millward and Sons, Redditch',
An Avery style brass needle case, 'The Eclectic Needle Case - H. Millward and Sons, Redditch', bent arm in oval, 7cms. †Intro...
A fine early 19th Century ivory needle reel and thimble case, in the form of a chocolate pot, in two
A fine early 19th Century ivory needle reel and thimble case, in the form of a chocolate pot, in two sections, the lower fitted with a double reel...
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case, of rectangular form with gilt metal ferrule, one side
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case, of rectangular form with gilt metal ferrule, one side with oval gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, 8cm...
A 19th Century continental silver needle case, in the form of a bride in elaborate costume one
A 19th Century continental silver needle case, in the form of a bride in elaborate costume one hand to her waist, the other above holding a purse,...
A bone needle case and a 19th Century ivory stiletto, the needle case in the form of a furled
A bone needle case and a 19th Century ivory stiletto, the needle case in the form of a furled umbrella, the handle with Stanhope (Souvenir of Bolo...
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, ...
Three stilettos, comprising a mother of pearl example with leaf carved finial, 5.5cms, a steel
Three stilettos, comprising a mother of pearl example with leaf carved finial, 5.5cms, a steel example with decorative silver handle, and a gilded...
Two steel stilettos, with attractive silver gilt handles, largest, 7cms. (2) ...
Two 19th Century ivory reversible stilettos, comprising a leaf carved example with pineapple finial,
Two 19th Century ivory reversible stilettos, comprising a leaf carved example with pineapple finial, 12cms, and a ring turned example, 8cms. (2...
Five stilettos, a crochet hook and another item, comprising a steel stiletto, 7.5cms, a turned ivory
Five stilettos, a crochet hook and another item, comprising a steel stiletto, 7.5cms, a turned ivory example, three bone handled steel examples, a...
Two early 19th Century bone stilettos, probably French Prisoner of War work, one of slightly
Two early 19th Century bone stilettos, probably French Prisoner of War work, one of slightly curved form with cross hatched panels the finial as a...
Six stilettos, comprising two with fancy silver gilt handles, a steel example, a mother of pearl
Six stilettos, comprising two with fancy silver gilt handles, a steel example, a mother of pearl example, and two others, largest 11.4cms. (6) ...
A late 18th Century silver gilt filigree bodkin case, of rectangular form worked with panels of
A late 18th Century silver gilt filigree bodkin case, of rectangular form worked with panels of quillwork, domed pierced top, 9cms. ...
Three silver bodkin and needle cases, comprising a Dutch example of oval tapering form, initialled
Three silver bodkin and needle cases, comprising a Dutch example of oval tapering form, initialled to top and base, 8.6cms, another of octagonal s...
Three silver bodkin and needle cases, comprising a niello decorated cylinder example with domed
Three silver bodkin and needle cases, comprising a niello decorated cylinder example with domed ends, containing a conforming thimble, 8cms, a Chi...
A scarce steel bodkin, inscribed 'Princess Charlotte Died Nov. 6, 1817, Aged 21', 5.6cms. ...
Three 19th Century bodkins, comprising a silver gilt engraved example set to each side with three
Three 19th Century bodkins, comprising a silver gilt engraved example set to each side with three coral coloured stones, 6.1cms, a Georgian silver...
An unusual 19th Century continental bodkin case, in stained and ebonised wood, the ball form screw
An unusual 19th Century continental bodkin case, in stained and ebonised wood, the ball form screw cover with ivory finial, over an open work spir...
An unusual horn and ivory mounted bodkin case in the form of a key, 13.5cms. ...
A Georgian silver inlaid tortoiseshell bodkin case, of oval section and tapering form inlaid with
A Georgian silver inlaid tortoiseshell bodkin case, of oval section and tapering form inlaid with four panels of flowering stems within fancy bord...
An 18th Century Dutch silver bodkin or ribbon threader, the teardrop end below a slot, the body with
An 18th Century Dutch silver bodkin or ribbon threader, the teardrop end below a slot, the body with punch decoration, the finial as a hand claspi...
A late 18th Century silver gilt filigree bodkin case, of oval section and tapering form, the quill
A late 18th Century silver gilt filigree bodkin case, of oval section and tapering form, the quill work over a gilded metal core, 9.7cms. ...
A good 18th Century English Staffordshire enamel bodkin case, of cylinder form, the blue ground
A good 18th Century English Staffordshire enamel bodkin case, of cylinder form, the blue ground overlaid with white scrolling flowers and stems, t...
An early 19th Century French bodkin or billet et doux case, the green ground painted with birds,
An early 19th Century French bodkin or billet et doux case, the green ground painted with birds, leaves and shore line, wooden core with tortoises...
Eight bodkins and two needles, comprising four brass and gilt brass decorated fish form examples,
Eight bodkins and two needles, comprising four brass and gilt brass decorated fish form examples, largest, 7cms, two file decorated steel examples...
Two 19th Century gold bodkins, comprising a rectangular section tapering example with fluted
Two 19th Century gold bodkins, comprising a rectangular section tapering example with fluted sides, 5.2cms, and another with ear spoon, 7cms. (...
Eight pairs of delicate 19th Century steel scissors, including a pair with gilded handles, some with
Eight pairs of delicate 19th Century steel scissors, including a pair with gilded handles, some with file cut arms, one pair with engraved decorat...
Six pairs of late 19th Century and early 20th Century silver handled continental scissors, all
Six pairs of late 19th Century and early 20th Century silver handled continental scissors, all with shaped and decorated arms and loops, one pair ...
A pair of late 19th Century continental dagger scissors, sprung blades to a silver handle, the
A pair of late 19th Century continental dagger scissors, sprung blades to a silver handle, the sheath with open work mount and on chain suspension...
Four pairs of 19th Century scissors, comprising a French pair with engraved gilt arms, 10cms, and
Four pairs of 19th Century scissors, comprising a French pair with engraved gilt arms, 10cms, and three pairs all with minor repairs to arms inclu...
Two pairs of Palais Royal scissors, the steel blades to gilt arm mounts, one pair lacking circular
Two pairs of Palais Royal scissors, the steel blades to gilt arm mounts, one pair lacking circular inset pansy motifs and damaged to one arm, 10cm...
Two pairs of French gold handled scissors, both with steel blades comprising a pair with leaf
Two pairs of French gold handled scissors, both with steel blades comprising a pair with leaf decorated arms, small repair below one loop, 8.2cms,...
Three pairs of silver scissors, comprising a Dutch pair with figural arms and scroll cast loops,
Three pairs of silver scissors, comprising a Dutch pair with figural arms and scroll cast loops, 10cms, and two smaller pairs with pierced arms an...
Five pairs of 19th Century and later steel scissors, with figural arms comprising a hare, two birds,
Five pairs of 19th Century and later steel scissors, with figural arms comprising a hare, two birds, a stork, a swan, and the fox and the stork, l...
A pair of late 18th Century Persian steel calligraphy scissors, the hollow ground tapering blades
A pair of late 18th Century Persian steel calligraphy scissors, the hollow ground tapering blades below delicate pierced panels below overlapping ...
Two pairs of 19th Century Italian steel scissors, comprising a pair with floral scroll arms below
Two pairs of 19th Century Italian steel scissors, comprising a pair with floral scroll arms below the 'man in the moon', the oval loops incorporat...
A pair of late 18th Century gold mounted steel scissors, English or French, short tapering blades
A pair of late 18th Century gold mounted steel scissors, English or French, short tapering blades with gilt screws one side with a flowering jardi...
Twelve pairs of late 19th Century/early 20th Century steel scissors, including a novices pair,
Twelve pairs of late 19th Century/early 20th Century steel scissors, including a novices pair, most with decorative arms, largest 9.5cms. (12) ...
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