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Needlecases 

No. 5840 c.1880s Abel Morrell's Johnson's Patent Single Needlecase: A white metal (silverplated) needlecase for burnished size 8 egg eyed Sharps - still contains most of the original needles.Note the innovative stand design. In excellent condition. 24mm x 45mm. Price: $110.00.


No. 5812 Late Georgian (c. 1800) Ivory Bodkin Case: 7.5cm long this case has a small hole in the base which would have been used for turning the container. It has a pull on/off lid that fits snugly. There are no chips or large cracks but there is a small closed hairline along one side that you can see in the photo.   Otherwise in very good condition with lovely patina. Price: $165.00.



No. 5783 "Alexandra" Victorian Brass Needlecase: This design was registered in England to William Lewis in February 1870. It is 5cm square with a floral design on both sides of the cover and is in excellent condition. Inside are two leaves that hold a total of 4 needle packets. A hinge joint with "Alexandra" on it forms the clasp.  Price: $365.00.







No. 5602 Early 20th Century Austrian Carved Wood Needlecase: An early souvenir needlecase bearing an Edelweiss motif - in differnet woods and some handpainting. In excellent condition - looks unused. 14.4cm long. Price: $175.00


No. 5481 c.1880s Carved Austrian Wooden Needlecase: This very cute needlecase is in the shape of a squirrel eating a nut whilst mounted on a pedestal. 10.5cm high it is in excellent condition. Price: $248.00.

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No. 5185 c. 1860s/80s Tartanware Needle Packet holder: Consisting of tartan printed paper over a wooden base, the holder opens by pivoting on a rivet at the top. The name of the tartan is on the front - "Prince Charlie". The holder measures 6.5cm x 4cm and is in excellent used condition except for two very small scratches on the front. Contains some contemporary needle packets. Price: $395.00.

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No. 1546 c.1820s/30s Ivory Needlecase:  This beautifully tapered ivory needlecase has a visible grain on the top half. Probably part of a larger boxed set it screws together well and is in excellent used condition. 7.8cm long when closed. Price: $145.00.

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No. 151 c. 1890s Small Bone Needlecase: 6.5cm long with an undamaged thread. This needlecase is in excellent used condition. Price: $60.00.

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No. 4376 c. 1880s English Painted Wood Needlecase: Similar one shown in Thompson's "Sewing Tools and Trinkets". It is 7.5 cm long when closed and is in very good used condition. Price: $55.00.

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No. 4662 c.1860s/70s Victorian Vegetable Ivory Double Ended Needlecase: Double ended needlecase that has been nicely carved. There is no damage but one of the screws has been carved over a rough patch in the nut so a little bark skin shows when opened. 7.5cm long. Price: $285.00.

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No. 4460 c. 1880s Beaded Needlecase: Glass beads over a wooden form. This needlecase is in excellent condition with no missing beads or damage. 8.5cm long. Price: $325.00.

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No. 2943 c. 1871 William Avery & Sons "Butterfly" design needlecase: This brass figural needlecase (known as an "Avery") was patented in 1871 by Avery and has his company name and location "Redditch" marked underneath. Under its wings it has room for 4 needle packets (the sizes are marked - 6, 7, 8 and 9). It is 12.5cm wide. In excellent condition. SOLD

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No.4914 c.1870/80 Mauchlineware Needlecase: Mid Victorian mauchlineware needlecase with a transfer print of "Herne Church". In excellent condition. The needlecase is 10cm long. Price: $295.00.

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