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A 19th Century French Silver Needle Case

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A delightful French silver needle case, dating from the end of the 19th Century. This stylish and simple design is in two halves and has a tactile, undulating form. A good collector's piece for the sewing enthusiast, still usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or dents.

Hallmarks :- Tiny French marks, including the Boar's head and maker's mark.

Date :- c1890.

Length :- 7 cms.

Width :- 1 cm. (widest point).

Depth :- 0.75 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1081825
Dealers Internal Reference
11491
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Description
A delightful French silver needle case, dating from the end of the 19th Century. This stylish and simple design is in two halves and has a tactile, undulating form. A good collector's piece for the sewing enthusiast, still usable today. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An isolated 19th-century French silver needle case shown with its cap removed, revealing the inner compartment.
fig 1. A 19th Century French Silver Needle Case

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or dents.

Hallmarks :- Tiny French marks, including the Boar's head and maker's mark.

Date :- c1890.

Length :- 7 cms.

Width :- 1 cm. (widest point).

Depth :- 0.75 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the 1890s.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081825
Dealers Internal Ref
11491
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An isolated 19th-century French silver needle case shown with its cap removed, revealing the inner compartment. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century French Silver Needle Case

Archive II An isolated 19th-century French silver needle case shown with its cap removed, revealing the inner compartment. View II
Archive III An isolated 19th-century French silver needle case shown with its cap removed, revealing the inner compartment. View III
Archive IV An isolated 19th-century French silver needle case shown with its cap removed, revealing the inner compartment. View IV
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An isolated 19th-century French silver needle case shown with its cap removed, revealing the inner compartment.
A 19th Century French silver needle case
Ref: SA1081825
An isolated 19th-century French silver needle case shown with its cap removed, revealing the inner compartment.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSlip-cover lid, Tapered cylindrical form, Polished metal finish
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Needle cases were essential personal accessories in the nineteenth century, often crafted from silver to house delicate sewing needles securely during travel or daily use.

These items were typically made from high-grade silver, often utilising techniques such as stamping, engraving, and fitted slip-cover construction to ensure a secure closure.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate hallmarks, natural oxidisation, and handcrafted wear consistent with nineteenth-century metalworking standards.

This small accessory can be displayed inside a glass-fronted cabinet, on a decorative tray, or alongside other historical curiosities to add subtle historical interest.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and minimal use of chemical silver polishes to protect any historical patina or hallmarks.
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