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Silver Key Needle Case with Chatelaine Chain
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique silver key needle case with chatelaine chain. The case turns in the middle to open and
Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A fine Palais Royale Needle Case made circa 1800
Located in London, GB
The Needle Case is made of boxwood with chased gilt metal mounts. The front displays a lozenge
Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

A George III Tortoiseshell Pique Needle Case made Circa 1790.
Located in London, GB
The Needle case is decorated with a bright cut central silver band with a floral spray above and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

An exceptionally rare George III Filigree Needle Case, modelled as a Book.
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare and outstanding Needle Case is modelled as a book. The front and reverse are
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Antique 1780s English Decorative Boxes

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Chatelaine Sewing Needle Case w/Monogram #17025
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver chatelaine sewing needle case by Gorham. Monogram appears to be MCN. A
Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Solid Silver Knitting Needle Case or Sheath
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century solid silver knitting needle case or sheath, possibly German or Dutch. Typical long
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box
Located in London, GB
This very rare Tortoiseshell Needle Case is unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box and displays
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Antique Solid Silver Gilt Eagle s Head Etui Needle Case - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
the 19th c. This étui (needle case) in spite its small size presents the most wonderful and
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

EARLY/DATED FEB. 17, 1925 ORIGINAL PAINTED TIN WALL NEEDLE CASE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS GREAT FOLK ART ORIGINAL PAINTED STORAGE WALL MOUNTED CABINET/ADVERTISMENT CASE IS MADE OF TIN
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Early 20th Century American Signs

Very Unusual George III Needle Case by Thomas Phipps Edward Robinson
Located in London, GB
This extremely fine box is one of the most slender we have seen coming from the workshops of these premier box makers. This piece has an elliptical form and both the edge of the base...
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Antique 1780s English Jewelry Boxes

A very rare George I Thimble and Needle case by William Fawdery.
Located in London, GB
The top section of the case consists of the thimble case, with tapering sides and a hinged cover
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

Art Nouveau Sewing Table Fischel Nr. 6, circa 1910, Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Inside the table its needle case with beautiful Art Nouveau decor. Unfortunately
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Moscow and St Petersburg. Note: A needlecase or needle case is a small, often decorative, holder for
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

3 Pc, Antique Scottish Tartanware Sewing Snuff Box Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
tartan ware objects including a thimble in its original holder, a two piece needle case and a small
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873
Located in London, GB
also includes an 18-carat gold needle case, ear scoop & tweezer combination and mechanical pencil. The
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
by Karl Faberge in Moscow and St Petersburg. Note: A needlecase or needle case is a small, often
Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique American Mahogany Baltimore Butler s Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820
By John Needles
Located in Portland, OR
celebrated cabinetmaker and noted Maryland abolitionist, John Needles (1786-1888).
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
writing tablet, scissors, needle case, pen knife, 3 string winders, pick, pencil, thimble, tweezers and a
Category

Antique 18th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Morris and Yeoman’s Needles Co. Haberdashery Advertising Three-Drawer Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Morris and Yeoman’s Needles & Co Haberdashery advertising three-drawer cabinet This is a pretty
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Cabinets

Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit
Located in New Orleans, LA
assortment of gilded sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissors, a thimble, a needle and needle case
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
work for which it was made. A pair of scissors, bodkin, thimble, awl, needle case, perfume bottle and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Turquoise Pink Topaz Pink Quartz Victorian Sterling Pin Wheel Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
house when mending repairs were needed. This pin wheel may have also been accompanied by a needle case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Chatelaine Needle/Pencil Case #16525
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver Chatelaine needle or pencil case. This case features a tennis motif with a
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Portable HMV Gramophone Mod 101 Black 20th Century
By His Masters Voice
Located in London, GB
needle case and spare needles. This really excellent portable gramophone was made by 'His Master's Voice
Category

20th Century English Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Carriage Clock
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
Studios with a gilt bronze pine needle decorated case with caramel stained glass and fitted with a Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Dressing Table or Perruquiere, Attributed to Pierre Roussel 1723-1782
By Pierre Roussel
Located in Berlin, DE
funnel, scissor, spoon, a silver needle case, three porcelain vessels (with underglazed blue painting
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Silver, Iron, Tin

Vintage Cased Compass, English, Copper, Bronze, Maritime, Navigation Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
observing sunlight with viewing window within the case lid Needle secured for transit with internal lever
Category

Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Marine, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rear Larger folding sight for observing sunlight with viewing window within the case lid Needle
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Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
folding sight for observing sunlight with viewing window within the case lid Needle secured for transit
Category

Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sewing set. Wood, mirror, metal, textile, etc. Possibly French school, 19th c
Located in Madrid, ES
lubricating needles, etc.). Both the case and the items it contains are reminiscent of pieces in the Parisian
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other

Michael Kneebone Rutilated Quartz Topaz 18K Gold Shagreen Cuff Bracelet
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
: Brazil) is a member of the quartz family of gemstones which in this case contains needle-like inclusions
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold

Rare Important Piaget Mexican Gold 50 Pesos Coin Watch, circa 1960
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
matt silver dial signed Piaget with black marker batons and matching blued steel needle point hands
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Antique Love Token Silver Knitting Needle Case Amor Flash
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual knitting needle case in the shape of Amor´s arrow made in silver. Amor´s arrow was a
Category

Antique 1810s Unknown Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Early 20th Century Yellow Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Needle Case
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th century sterling silver and yellow guilloché enamel needle case. The top twists off.
Category

Early 20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique George IV Silver Chatelaine Needlework Needle Case Cross Flower Bouquet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very rare silver chatelaine with a needle case in the shape of a cross. The hook of the chatelaine
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Antique 1820s George IV More Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Dutch Hand-Carved Wooden Knitting Needle Case, Amsterdam School, circa 1920s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A Dutch hand-painted wooden knitting needle case, dating to circa 1920, crafted during the years of
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be used as a pomander, people didn't bath so much back then. Some people call these needle cases
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be used as a pomander, people didn't bath so much back then. Some people call these needle cases
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Hermann Bauer Germany 800 Silver Sewing Kit Scissors Case Thimble Awl Hook 18804
Located in Washington Depot, CT
, awl, hook, needle case and thimble. All pieces coordinate with a matching beaded edge design
Category

20th Century German Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
(re-touched edge, root pick tip, whistles, tubes, some fragmentary needle case fragments and a dog
Category

Antique 16th Century Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Antique French Lacquer Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Located in Portland, OR
needle case, sewing thimble, a cut & polished crochet hook and needle. A fine antique inlaid necessaire
Category

Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Gold Needle 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
very nice needle box of French fashion gold-style seamstresses, rich decorated yellow gold. she's
Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Needle 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
of charm ,or was used once has a fonddoor. Jewelry ancient Paris. Very nice needle box of French
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
pearl needle case, thread separators, and embroidery tool, as well as a crystal and bronze bottle. Each
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
reveal an array of sewing instruments : - a silver-gilt needle case, - a crystal salt flask with its
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Silver

Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
includes a gold needle case decorated with flutes, a dice and a wool needle, a gold and steel punch and a
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
set, exists of a box, not marked A needle case not marked, a thread dispenser, marked by Prince
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
, exists of a silk winder, marked by Mc. Farlane A needle case not marked, a pin book also not marked and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cushion Cover Pillow Case French NeedlePoint Fine Floral 22”x22”
Located in Long Island, NY
Cushion Cover Pillow Case French Needle Point Fine Floral 22”x22” Tassels
Category

1990s Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Lip stainless steel Dauphine Electric Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
needles. Needle seconds flash Sapphire crystal case. (Battery to change). Warranty 1 year
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Travel Sewing Kit w/Thimble and Bobbins #18465
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cylindrical case carries a traveling sewing kit that hold needles, a thimble and bobbins of thread. Hallmarks
Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Black lacquered "papier-mâché" table
Located in Paris, FR
set of small sewing objects such as a gilt dice, six spool holders and two needle holders. The case
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Vermeil

Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A rare and elaborately carved ivory Napoleonic column needle holder, dating from the last half 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

BOUCHERON. A Rare Belle Epoque Ivory and Enamel Needle Case.
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
The oblong-shaped ivory vessel carved with foliate motifs, embellished with trefoil designs in green and blue enamel, accented with cabochon rubies, each terminal set with a cabochon...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century Dutch Silver Needle Sleeve
Located in Raalte, NL
Old Dutch silver needle case decorated with engravings and a snake wrapped around the cap, both
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

French Silver Bodkin Case in the Shape of a Crinoline Lady, circa 1880, Paris
Located in London, GB
Bodkin or needle case made in Paris in 800 standard silver. The fine detail is still very sharp.
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Avery Needlecase "Worktable", circa 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Avery brass needle case "Worktable", circa 1890 with chess set.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Needle Case For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the needle case you’re looking for. Each needle case for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and fabric. There are many kinds of the needle case you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A needle case made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made needle case over the years, but those crafted by John Needles and W T Avery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Needle Case?

The average selling price for a needle case at 1stDibs is $907, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.