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A rare Avery style needle case 'Empress Needle Case' - R. Wyers Manufacturer, Redditch', portrait
A rare Avery style needle case 'Empress Needle Case' - R. Wyers Manufacturer, Redditch', portrait oval to hinged cover, the reverse inscribed 'Ric...
An Avery needle case 'The Britannia Needle Case - W. Avery and Son, Redditch', trident/anchor/
An Avery needle case 'The Britannia Needle Case - W. Avery and Son, Redditch', trident/anchor/dolphin, 5.7cms. ...
An Avery needle case 'The Louise' - by Royal Letters Patent - W. Avery and Son, Redditch', square
An Avery needle case 'The Louise' - by Royal Letters Patent - W. Avery and Son, Redditch', square version, patterned interior, 4.1 x 4.9cms. ...
An Avery needle case 'The Duplex -Sharps - W. Avery and Son, Redditch, 2.1 x 4.2cms. ...
Two Avery needle cases - 'Golden Needle Case', comprising 'Sharps 7 - Cook Son and Co., London', 4.1
Two Avery needle cases - 'Golden Needle Case', comprising 'Sharps 7 - Cook Son and Co., London', 4.1 x 1.9cms, and 'Sharps 8 - Cook Son and Co., L...
An Avery needle case 'Chair', stamped to underside 'W. Avery and Son, Redditch, No. 617', with
An Avery needle case 'Chair', stamped to underside 'W. Avery and Son, Redditch, No. 617', with diamond registration mark, hinged brown velvet seat...
A rare Avery needle case 'Butter Churn', the rotating barrel with open slot on decorated X frame
A rare Avery needle case 'Butter Churn', the rotating barrel with open slot on decorated X frame stand stamped to the stretchers 'W. Avery and Son...
A fine 19th Century French carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver of arrows, the top
A fine 19th Century French carved ivory needle case in the form of a quiver of arrows, the top section carved as feathers and sticks, the lower se...
A fine 19th Century French carved ivory needle case, of rectangular form the ogee moulded sides
A fine 19th Century French carved ivory needle case, of rectangular form the ogee moulded sides below a sliding top finely carved with flower head...
Two 19th Century ivory figural needle cases, comprising an example carved as a pea pod, 8.5cms,
Two 19th Century ivory figural needle cases, comprising an example carved as a pea pod, 8.5cms, and another carved as a fish with ball terminal to...
A good 19th Century carved ivory Dieppe needle case in the form of a fisherman, in traditional
A good 19th Century carved ivory Dieppe needle case in the form of a fisherman, in traditional costume, two fish in one hand the other in his pock...
A good 19th Century gold and gilt mounted ivory needle case, of cut corner rectangular form, each
A good 19th Century gold and gilt mounted ivory needle case, of cut corner rectangular form, each side with three conforming gold motifs divided b...
A 19th Century French Dieppe carved ivory figural needle case in the form of a fisher woman, in
A 19th Century French Dieppe carved ivory figural needle case in the form of a fisher woman, in traditional costume one hand with a ring of two fi...
Six 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising three carved Chinese examples of tapering form,
Six 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising three carved Chinese examples of tapering form, largest 8.5cms, a crown terminal example lacking b...
A 19th Century French carved bone needle or toothpick case, of rectangular form the sliding lid
A 19th Century French carved bone needle or toothpick case, of rectangular form the sliding lid carved with a figure in a carriage pulled by love ...
Two 19th Century carved ivory needle cases, comprising an example as a pea pod, 9cms, and another of
Two 19th Century carved ivory needle cases, comprising an example as a pea pod, 9cms, and another of square section extensively carved with flower...
Five 19th Century bone and ivory needle cases, comprising an example as a furled umbrella, losses to
Five 19th Century bone and ivory needle cases, comprising an example as a furled umbrella, losses to top edge, 10.2cms, a square section example o...
A 19th Century French Dieppe carved ivory figural needle case in the form of a fisher woman, in
A 19th Century French Dieppe carved ivory figural needle case in the form of a fisher woman, in traditional costume one hand holding a ring of two...
A Georgian red leather needle packet box in the form of a lady's shoe, hinged cover with gilt
A Georgian red leather needle packet box in the form of a lady's shoe, hinged cover with gilt brass tablet, brown leather sole, yellow leather int...
A scarce carved wooden needle case in the form of a crocodile, open jaw, the tail curling back
A scarce carved wooden needle case in the form of a crocodile, open jaw, the tail curling back towards the head, 12.5cms. ...
A rare Neopolitan carved lava needle case, the tapering cylinder body fluted and leaf carved, the
A rare Neopolitan carved lava needle case, the tapering cylinder body fluted and leaf carved, the finial in the form of a man's head with pointed ...
A rosewood sewing machine needle case, of turned cylinder form, the copper button top inscribed '
A rosewood sewing machine needle case, of turned cylinder form, the copper button top inscribed 'Wheeler and Wilsons Sewing Machines', around radi...
An early 19th Century silver needle case, of rectangular form with gadrooned curved ends, each
An early 19th Century silver needle case, of rectangular form with gadrooned curved ends, each side with two panels, one of a naked cherub releasi...
A fine mid 19th Century silver gilt and blue enamel 'Etruscan' needle case, modelled in the form
A fine mid 19th Century silver gilt and blue enamel 'Etruscan' needle case, modelled in the form of a vase each side with a lady seated in a chair...
Three leather needle packet cases, comprising a green leather and gilt tooled example inscribed '
Three leather needle packet cases, comprising a green leather and gilt tooled example inscribed 'Needles, Depose', the interior with four numerica...
A fine late 18th Century silver gilt filigree 'almanac' needle book, quill work covers and hinged
A fine late 18th Century silver gilt filigree 'almanac' needle book, quill work covers and hinged spine, green silk lining with flannels, hinged c...
A Palais Royal style mother of pearl needle case, in the form of a furled umbrella with gold
A Palais Royal style mother of pearl needle case, in the form of a furled umbrella with gold point, the gold scrolling handle terminating in a flo...
A Palais Royal style mother of pearl needle or tooth pick case, the sliding lid with gold panel
A Palais Royal style mother of pearl needle or tooth pick case, the sliding lid with gold panel inscribed 'Souvenir' and gold thumb piece as a flo...
A good green leather needle wallet, of envelope form opening to reveal two elaborate displays of
A good green leather needle wallet, of envelope form opening to reveal two elaborate displays of needles with gilt tooled titles and numerals by '...
Two beadwork covered needle cases, comprising a rectangular example with bone core covered in blue
Two beadwork covered needle cases, comprising a rectangular example with bone core covered in blue and white geometric beadwork, 8.7cms, and a cyl...
A Tyrolean carved wood standing needle case, the finial carved as a squirrel, an acorn raised to its
A Tyrolean carved wood standing needle case, the finial carved as a squirrel, an acorn raised to its mouth, 9cms. ...
A French gold needle case, of tapering form decorated with panels of florets with leaf form finial
A French gold needle case, of tapering form decorated with panels of florets with leaf form finial and terminal, 6.2cms. ...
A good Georgian needle book, the card covers with pencil drawings of cottages within fancy gilt
A good Georgian needle book, the card covers with pencil drawings of cottages within fancy gilt paper borders, four flannels, ribbon bow to spine,...
Three needle books and associated pieces, comprising a stacked card example, spine a little weak,
Three needle books and associated pieces, comprising a stacked card example, spine a little weak, 7.5 x 6cms, a Bristol card example 'Mary Ann Bro...
Three 19th Century needle books, comprising an ivory example, the covers pierced with an oval
Three 19th Century needle books, comprising an ivory example, the covers pierced with an oval panel depicting a dog amid pierced motifs, blue silk...
A scarce double needle packet box, in tortoiseshell by Lund, of trapezoid form, the hinged sloping
A scarce double needle packet box, in tortoiseshell by Lund, of trapezoid form, the hinged sloping lid with white metal tablet, the interior lacki...
An Avery brass needle case 'The Athena Golden Needle Case', Patent No. 2998 1869 - W. Avery and
An Avery brass needle case 'The Athena Golden Needle Case', Patent No. 2998 1869 - W. Avery and Son Redditch, four numerical internal compartments...
An Avery brass needle case 'The Athena Golden Needle Case', Copestake - Moore Crampton and Co.
An Avery brass needle case 'The Athena Golden Needle Case', Copestake - Moore Crampton and Co. Licencees', minerva head hinge, four numerical inte...
An 18th Century silver needle case, unmarked, of octagonal cylinder form engraved with alternate
An 18th Century silver needle case, unmarked, of octagonal cylinder form engraved with alternate leaf and trellis panels, diamond engraved ends, s...
Twelve needle cases, comprising a beadwork cylinder example with bone core, slight loss at joint,
Twelve needle cases, comprising a beadwork cylinder example with bone core, slight loss at joint, 8.5cms, another in bone as a furled umbrella wit...
Needle books, needle packets and pin cushions, comprising an ivory example with stitched decoration,
Needle books, needle packets and pin cushions, comprising an ivory example with stitched decoration, losses to two corners, 6.5cms, three cloth ex...
An Avery quadruple needle case for Gay and Son, stamped to hinged cover 'Patent No. 3517 - 1868' and
An Avery quadruple needle case for Gay and Son, stamped to hinged cover 'Patent No. 3517 - 1868' and 'Gay and Son, 113, High Holborn, London' arou...
A 19th Century French needle book of large size, titled to the spine 'St Brieuc', the felt covers
A 19th Century French needle book of large size, titled to the spine 'St Brieuc', the felt covers embroidered with a woman in traditional costume ...
A green leather and gilt tooled needle packet case, 'Superior Needles, Rodgers and Sons, Sheffield
A green leather and gilt tooled needle packet case, 'Superior Needles, Rodgers and Sons, Sheffield Cutlers to their Majesties', sponge printed int...
Two 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising an example carved as a pea pod, 9cms, the other in
Two 19th Century ivory needle cases, comprising an example carved as a pea pod, 9cms, the other in the form of a furled umbrella, 11.8cms. (2) ...
An early 19th Century ivory and pique needle case, of turned cylinder form decorated in geometric
An early 19th Century ivory and pique needle case, of turned cylinder form decorated in geometric pique with two hearts to the central band, 7.5cm...
Two chamois horn needle cases, comprising a natural horn example with ring turned tapering bone
Two chamois horn needle cases, comprising a natural horn example with ring turned tapering bone screw cover, 6.5cms, the other the horn formed as ...
A 19th Century ivory needle case incorporating a perpetual calendar, screw cover, the body with
A 19th Century ivory needle case incorporating a perpetual calendar, screw cover, the body with numerical grid over a rotating ring for the days o...
Two needle cases and a needle book, comprising a 19th Century ivory needle case in the form of a
Two needle cases and a needle book, comprising a 19th Century ivory needle case in the form of a quiver one side inset with steel dots (some lacki...
Five 19th Century needle books, comprising two with Baxter style colour prints, one of book form
Five 19th Century needle books, comprising two with Baxter style colour prints, one of book form with numerical interior, 8.8cms, the other of pou...
Eight needle cases, comprising a Tartan ware (M'Pherson) cylinder example, 9cms, a bone furled
Eight needle cases, comprising a Tartan ware (M'Pherson) cylinder example, 9cms, a bone furled umbrella with Stanhope (Souvenir of Isle of Man - s...
Three leather slant top needle packet boxes relating to Rodgers, comprising a dark green example the
Three leather slant top needle packet boxes relating to Rodgers, comprising a dark green example the top with gilt crown and 'Superior Needles' ov...
A fine early 19th Century red leather needle packet box, the curved ends below a curved lid titled
A fine early 19th Century red leather needle packet box, the curved ends below a curved lid titled in gilt 'Needles' within a gilt tooled border, ...
A fine and possibly unique gilt brass needle packet box, modelled in the form of a bolster end
A fine and possibly unique gilt brass needle packet box, modelled in the form of a bolster end leather sewing box circa 1820, the punch decorated ...
A tortoiseshell slant top needle packet box, the hinged lid set with a gilt flower head boss, very
A tortoiseshell slant top needle packet box, the hinged lid set with a gilt flower head boss, very minor loss to bottom left corner of front, prin...
A good mother of pearl slant top needle packet and thimble box, with ceramic thimble, the box with
A good mother of pearl slant top needle packet and thimble box, with ceramic thimble, the box with canted edges in abalone shell, the lid with whi...
An unusual dark green leather slant top needle packet box, applied with part gilded cut steel
An unusual dark green leather slant top needle packet box, applied with part gilded cut steel panels, remnants of printed and ink label to base, 4...
A mother of pearl needle packet box, of rectangular section and of plain but elegant form, pink
A mother of pearl needle packet box, of rectangular section and of plain but elegant form, pink paper lined interior, 4.5cms. ...
An attractive tortoiseshell and pique work needle packet box, the slightly curved ends below a
An attractive tortoiseshell and pique work needle packet box, the slightly curved ends below a cushion lid with old Sheffield plate tablet, the wh...
A good red leather and gilt tooled needle packet case in the form of a miniature book, titled to the
A good red leather and gilt tooled needle packet case in the form of a miniature book, titled to the spine 'Reading And Turner's Needles', green l...
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