All of the following items are antiques. Condition and pertinent information about each item is noted in the description. Please visit the antique thimble page if you are looking for vintage thimbles.
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Glove Darner Needle Case 1897 Measurements: 4.5" Condition: Good Maker: La Pierre
(#1065 La Pierre Hallmark Sterling) Age: 1897-1900 Sweet glove darner made of sterling silver. One end opens for needle storage. Dents (see photo) to darner bulbs & minor dent on side. Loop for hanging on a Chatelaine. Price $75.00 |
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Mitrailleuse Needle Case Circa 1890 Measurements: 2 1/2" Condition: Excellent Maker: Unknown Hallmarked: "Sterling" Price: $395.00 Gorgeous antique needlecase made of sterling silver, circa 1890. This unique style of needle holder was named after the 1860's machine gun "mitrailleuse". Webster's Dictionary defines mitrailleuse as: A breech-loading machine gun firing small projectiles rapidly from the number of barrels. In describing this needlecase, the term refers to the 5 chambers inside which separate the needle sizes. Turn the top dial, line the arrow up with the number and select the size you desire. The needle is then dispensed from the hole at the top. Lovely hand etched floral design. Monogram: MHT. Excellent condition. No damage. Dark areas are reflections from the camera. See page 67 of Gay Ann Rogers' Needlework Tools book for a similar Needle case. |
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4" Sterling Silver Handled Scissors with German Steel Blades Curved Blade Scissors or Manicure Scissors Maker: W Age: Circa 1890 -1900 Condition: Excellent Manicure scissors, but could be used for embroidery or sewing if you need a curved blade to get underneath your work. The blades are sharp and cut all the way down to the tip. We usually only purchase embroidery scissors, but we couldn't resist the fine workmanship and gorgeous intricate designs on these. They are very sturdy and heavy quality. ` Click on the photos to enlarge for viewing. Price: SOLD/Thank you S.C. |
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Sterling Silver Needle Case Maker: Foster & Bailey Circa 1878-1898 One of the largest manufacturers of jewelry & sterling goods in Providence, Rhode Island. 2" tall x 3/8" wide Condition: Excellent Price: $145.00 |
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Sterling Silver Handled Darner Repousse Heart Design circa 1900 5" x 1 3/4" wide Price: $65.00 Condition: Usual wear to darner, *dent to handle. Marked: Sterling *click photo to enlarge:
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Hallmarked: Webster Company, North Attleboro, Massachusetts, Script Initials Monogram "LDF"? Measurements: 7/8" tall x 3/4" wide Circa 1890 Condition: Sadly there are dents to the cover as shown. Priced accordingly. Price: $95.00
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Webster Co. ~Pierced Sterling Silver Thimble Case~|
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1890's ~Unger Bros. Sterling Thimble Case
Excellent Condition, lid snaps closed securely. No damage. Photos are accurate. Hallmarked on the bottom with the Fine Silver Unger Hallmark to signify that it was manufactured by Unger Bros. of Newark N.J. during the period about 1880 when designer Dickenson added an extensive line of Art Nouveau items to their line. These designs are now of the highest value and most sought after by collectors. (Unger Bros. stopped making silver articles in 1914) It is easy to see the high quality & skill that went into making this thimble case SOLD! (Thank you "A"!) ("Left-click" on the 3 smaller photos to enlarge them for better viewing.) |
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1890's ~Unger Chatelaine Needle case Petite Sterling Silver Unger Chatelaine Needle case. 113 years old and *perfect* in every way! Lovely embossed scrolled design, swing handle for attaching to a chatelaine...would be wonderful worn on a chain as a pendant...you would be the envy of all. It measures just under 2" (2 1/4" including hanger.) x 3/8" wide. The cover slides off for needle storage. Hallmarked faintly with the Unger Circular "Fine Sterling" Hallmark.(see photo). |
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#FM/The Flora Macdonald Vintage Needle Packet 1920 Cross Fox Trademark/ Abel Morrall's Celebrated Needles Made in England $6.00 each (3 available)
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#JE/John English Vintage Needle Packet $6.00 (1 available)
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