A Victorian Novelty Silver & Mother-of-pearl Needle Case

An exquisite and rare example of Victorian sewing ware, with a vacant silver cartouche to the lid. The superb novelty needle case is formed to represent a knife box, with a hinged lid and original plush lined interior. There is a push button release to the front and the body is decorated in panels of mother-of-pearl, with a base of tortoiseshell. Inside there are bone dividers and two packs of vintage needles. A lovely companion piece to thimble cases made in the same style, this is a lovely and unusual collector's piece still usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no breaks, holes or splits. There is slight ware around the joins of the mother of pearl, commensurate with age and use.

Date :- c1870.

Origin :- English

Height :- 5.2 cms. (highest point)

Depth :- 4.5 cms.

Width :- 3.5 cms.

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