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An embroidered card needle book, each cover painted with a botanical water colour within an embroidered border of shamrocks, thistles, and roses, ...
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case and a combination tweezer/earspoon, the first of rectangular form with gold shield and gilt ferrule, 6....
A scarce mahogany needle case in the form of a pointed shoe, the upper surface with inset steel
A scarce mahogany needle case in the form of a pointed shoe, the upper surface with inset steel dots, 6.5cms. ...
A fine carved walnut and cloute work needle case of oval section carved as woven cane, domed ends,
A fine carved walnut and cloute work needle case of oval section carved as woven cane, domed ends, 8.4cms. ...
A carved walnut and cloute work needle book, steel bodkin closure, 6.5 x 4cms. ...
A rare early 18th Century combination needle and thimble case, the black leather or shagreen
A rare early 18th Century combination needle and thimble case, the black leather or shagreen ground decorated with silver studs arranged in circle...
Two Bristol card needle books apparently in their original box, each in embossed and pierced card,
Two Bristol card needle books apparently in their original box, each in embossed and pierced card, one with painted panel 'Forget Me Not' over a B...
A good Bristol card sampler style needle book, one side neatly worked in cross stitch with lower
A good Bristol card sampler style needle book, one side neatly worked in cross stitch with lower case alphabet, the reverse with upper case alphab...
Three Bristol card needle books, comprising an example inscribed 'Forget Me Not', 9 x 8cms, another 'M.A. 1892', 8.8 x 7.5cms, and another 'Bachel...
A rare and emotive boxed set of ten cut paper and card needle packet boxes, the outer box lid with a
A rare and emotive boxed set of ten cut paper and card needle packet boxes, the outer box lid with a cut and raised flower spray within leaf spand...
An 18th Century needle book of wallet form, in floral silk (probably Spitafields), with metal thread
An 18th Century needle book of wallet form, in floral silk (probably Spitafields), with metal thread borders, the interior fitted with a mirror wi...
Two pierced card needle books, comprising an oval example, the needle work borders enclosing
Two pierced card needle books, comprising an oval example, the needle work borders enclosing watercolours of a country house and lake scene, ribbo...
Three needle books, comprising an example in coloured silks in the form of a set of bellows, 9cms, a
Three needle books, comprising an example in coloured silks in the form of a set of bellows, 9cms, a pink silk book form example incorporating Bax...
A rare brass Avery needle packet case 'Shakespeare's Birthplace - large', stamped to base 'W.
A rare brass Avery needle packet case 'Shakespeare's Birthplace - large', stamped to base 'W. Avery and Son - Redditch', around registration mark,...
A 17th Century small purse or needle case, the wooden core covered in tapestry, one side with a girl
A 17th Century small purse or needle case, the wooden core covered in tapestry, one side with a girl seated beside a tree amid flowers, the other ...
A brass Avery needle case 'Walnut on Leaf', base stamped 'W. Avery and Son, Redditch' around
A brass Avery needle case 'Walnut on Leaf', base stamped 'W. Avery and Son, Redditch' around registration mark, 6.5cms. ...
A gilt brass Avery needle case 'Butterfly Box - Oval Tub', base stamped 'H. Milward and Sons,
A gilt brass Avery needle case 'Butterfly Box - Oval Tub', base stamped 'H. Milward and Sons, Redditch with registration mark, 7cms. ...
A red stained bone needle turret, of tapering form, the flannel with decorated bone end and wound
A red stained bone needle turret, of tapering form, the flannel with decorated bone end and wound from the turret spire, 7.2cms high. ...
A rare white glass cylinder needle case, attractively painted with rose, leaves and other motifs and
A rare white glass cylinder needle case, attractively painted with rose, leaves and other motifs and inscribed 'Forget me not', card core, 8.5cms....
A rare white glass cylinder needle case, attractively painted with bands of acorns and oak leaves,
A rare white glass cylinder needle case, attractively painted with bands of acorns and oak leaves, 9cms. ...
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case and a stiletto, the needle case carved and engraved as
A Palais Royal mother of pearl needle case and a stiletto, the needle case carved and engraved as a quiver of arrows with gilt metal and enamel ov...
Two Palais Royal mother of pearl needle cases and a stiletto, both needle cases of rectangular
Two Palais Royal mother of pearl needle cases and a stiletto, both needle cases of rectangular form with gilt ferrules, one with oval gilt metal a...
A late 18th Century silver filigree needle or scent bottle case, of cylinder form with quill work
A late 18th Century silver filigree needle or scent bottle case, of cylinder form with quill work body, flowerhead base and domed cover, 6cms. ...
Two good bead work covered cylinder needle cases, one with bone core, one with wooden core, 9.2
Two good bead work covered cylinder needle cases, one with bone core, one with wooden core, 9.2 and 8.8cms. (2) ...
Six various needle cases, comprising a turned and carved standing wooden example inscribed '
Six various needle cases, comprising a turned and carved standing wooden example inscribed 'Gannes' and fitted with triple reel, needle case and t...
Nine needle cases, comprising eight bone examples, one in the form of a key, 8.7cms, another in horn
Nine needle cases, comprising eight bone examples, one in the form of a key, 8.7cms, another in horn and bone as a furled umbrella, 10cms, two pie...
Eight white metal needle cases, comprising an oval section example decorated with a horse race,
Eight white metal needle cases, comprising an oval section example decorated with a horse race, stamped 'Sterling', 9cms, a French 19th Century en...
Four needle cases, comprising a brass Avery 'Cupid's Casket', lacking numerical flower head and
Four needle cases, comprising a brass Avery 'Cupid's Casket', lacking numerical flower head and internal mechanism, 5.5cms, two Johnson's Patent A...
A good mother of pearl needle book, the covers pierced and cut with a flower head within engraved
A good mother of pearl needle book, the covers pierced and cut with a flower head within engraved leaves and berries, pink silk lining, ties and b...
Three needle packet boxes, comprising a gilt tooled red leather book form example, the lid with
Three needle packet boxes, comprising a gilt tooled red leather book form example, the lid with female colour print, the interior fitted with a pi...
Four card sewing accessories, comprising a stitched, stacked and pierced card needle book, blue
Four card sewing accessories, comprising a stitched, stacked and pierced card needle book, blue ribbon tie and complete with flannels, 7.4cms, a s...
Two beadwork cylinder needle cases and a sewing companion, one needle case brightly decorated with a
Two beadwork cylinder needle cases and a sewing companion, one needle case brightly decorated with a spiral pattern, wooden core, 9.2cms, the othe...
An Avery needle packet case 'The Unique', stamped to hinge 'Registered April 6th 1869', good
An Avery needle packet case 'The Unique', stamped to hinge 'Registered April 6th 1869', good bright fresh gilt, flannel moth nipped, 9.5 x 6cms. ...
An Avery needle case 'Bee Case', stamped to underside 'W. Avery And Son The Bee Case Redditch', wing
An Avery needle case 'Bee Case', stamped to underside 'W. Avery And Son The Bee Case Redditch', wing clips present including one with registration...
An Avery needle case 'Butterfly', stamped to underside of wings 'Patent W. Avery And Son Redditch', with registration mark, good bright fresh gilt...
An Avery needle packet case 'Beatrice', four compartments with long stem bouquets to each fold, good
An Avery needle packet case 'Beatrice', four compartments with long stem bouquets to each fold, good bright fresh gilt, 4.7cms. ...
Two Avery needle packet cases, comprising 'The Quadruple Golden Casket Patented - Manufactured by W.
Two Avery needle packet cases, comprising 'The Quadruple Golden Casket Patented - Manufactured by W. Avery and Son Redditch' - fleur de lis, 7cms,...
A rare Charles II silver needle and thimble case, the cylinder body decorated with flowers and strap
A rare Charles II silver needle and thimble case, the cylinder body decorated with flowers and strap work to a hinged cover with steel catch, the ...
A fine Palais Royal mother of pearl figural needle case, in the form of a young man wearing a peaked
A fine Palais Royal mother of pearl figural needle case, in the form of a young man wearing a peaked cap and tail coat, his hands in his pockets, ...
Two material needle books, comprising a purple silk example of rectangular form the covers with
Two material needle books, comprising a purple silk example of rectangular form the covers with raised flowers and leaf embroidery, yellow silk in...
Two needle packet cases, comprising a comprehensive green and gilt tooled leather example of three
Two needle packet cases, comprising a comprehensive green and gilt tooled leather example of three triptych form folding sections for 'T. Chapman,...
A rare brass Avery style pin case of salt pot form, the circular base inscribed 'Pyramid Pin
A rare brass Avery style pin case of salt pot form, the circular base inscribed 'Pyramid Pin Case - Registered June 28th 1872 - W. Whiteley Westbo...
Two framed sets of needle packet prints, comprising as a single uncut sheet Le Blond - 'The Fancy
Two framed sets of needle packet prints, comprising as a single uncut sheet Le Blond - 'The Fancy Subject Set', ten images, 9.5 x 13.5cms, and Bax...
A rare early 19th Century split and coloured straw work needle case, possibly French prisoner of war
A rare early 19th Century split and coloured straw work needle case, possibly French prisoner of war work, in the form of a stockinged lady's leg ...
A good continental silver figural standing needle case in the form of a china man of large size,
A good continental silver figural standing needle case in the form of a china man of large size, in traditional costume wearing a pagoda hat, his ...
Needle books and rolls, comprising two Bristol card needle books, one with beadwork borders, 7.5 and
Needle books and rolls, comprising two Bristol card needle books, one with beadwork borders, 7.5 and 6.2cms, a circular parchment needle book pain...
Three leather needle packet cases, comprising a red leather book form example with gilt tooled spine
Three leather needle packet cases, comprising a red leather book form example with gilt tooled spine and titled 'Needles', interior with print of ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Thomas Fields (2), R. Hemming and Son (4), G.
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Thomas Fields (2), R. Hemming and Son (4), G. Baylis (5), and others. (circa 56) ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Vicars (6), Cook Son and Co (5), Thos. Harper's (
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Vicars (6), Cook Son and Co (5), Thos. Harper's (6), and others. (circa 43) ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including W. Bartleet (11), T. Hessin (4), Briggs-Jas. Smith
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including W. Bartleet (11), T. Hessin (4), Briggs-Jas. Smith (5), T. Johnson and Sons (5), and others. ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including E.J. Arnold (10), Holyoake (4), Franklins (3),
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including E.J. Arnold (10), Holyoake (4), Franklins (3), Defiance Change packets (3), and others. (...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Kirby Beard and Co. Ltd. - Scientific (9),
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Kirby Beard and Co. Ltd. - Scientific (9), Morris and Yeomans (18), Morris and Yeomans Tower Bra...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Abel Morralls Flora McDonald (37), Abel Morralls
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including Abel Morralls Flora McDonald (37), Abel Morralls Flora McDonald (29), and others by Morralls and...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including William Davies (23), H. Walkers, London (12),
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, including William Davies (23), H. Walkers, London (12), and others. (circa 49) ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by Millwards. (circa 91) ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by William Hall (25), Woodfield - Aero (20), James Smith and
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by William Hall (25), Woodfield - Aero (20), James Smith and Son (10), and others. (circa 63) ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by Morris and Yeomans - clock (12), John James and Mappin
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by Morris and Yeomans - clock (12), John James and Mappin and Webb (28), Crescent (8), John James and Son ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by Alfred Shrimpton and Sons (38), A. Farr and Sons (14),
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by Alfred Shrimpton and Sons (38), A. Farr and Sons (14), Embassy (18), and two others. (circa 72) ...
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by Kirby Beard (41), Morris and Yeomans (36), Osaloid
Needle packets, 19th Century and later, by Kirby Beard (41), Morris and Yeomans (36), Osaloid Crescent (22), and others. (circa 133) ...
A collection of booklets and study packs relating to the Redditch needle industry, including Lee (
A collection of booklets and study packs relating to the Redditch needle industry, including Lee (B.T.) - The Personal Reminiscences of a Needlema...