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George III Sterling Silver Needle Case & Bodkin Both Samuel Pemberton C1792
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George III Sterling Silver Needle Case & Bodkin Both Samuel Pemberton C1792

18th century
Sold 22 November 2025 · Queens Antiques and Collectables
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An early Sterling Silver Georgian Needle case & Bodkin both stamped SP for Samuel Pemberton. The date letter and town have been completed rubbed off but I place the item around the early 1790’s. Body is very nicely engraved with a leaf design.

Measuring 7.5 cm x 1 cm with a combined weight of 5.77 grams.

In well good antique condition, hallmarks are rubbed except the makers mark, vacant cartouche to the front which has a few small dings/dents, usual small signs of wear commensurate of age and use.

A very nice early period piece, quite rare to find the matching case and bodkin, both hallmarked by the same very good maker Samuel Pemberton.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the Georgian era.

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SA1180116
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An early Sterling Silver Georgian Needle case & Bodkin both stamped SP for Samuel Pemberton.
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The date letter and town have been completed rubbed off but I place the item around the early 1790’s.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

Body is very nicely engraved with a leaf design.

fig 1. An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface.
fig 1. George III Sterling Silver Needle Case & Bodkin Both Samuel Pemberton C1792

Measuring 7.5 cm x 1 cm with a combined weight of 5.77 grams.

In well good antique condition, hallmarks are rubbed except the makers mark, vacant cartouche to the front which has a few small dings/dents, usual small signs of wear commensurate of age and use.

A very nice early period piece, quite rare to find the matching case and bodkin, both hallmarked by the same very good maker Samuel Pemberton.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180116
Queens Antiques and Collectables
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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Archive I An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Sterling Silver Needle Case & Bodkin Both Samuel Pemberton C1792

Archive II An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface. View II
Archive III An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface. View III
Archive IV An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface. View IV
Archive V An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface. View V
Archive VI An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface. View VI
Archive VII An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface. View VII
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Bedfordshire
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An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface.
George III Sterling Silver Needle Case & Bodkin both Samuel Pemberton c1792
Ref: SA1180116
An elongated, flat-tubular antique silver needle case and bodkin featuring fine hand-engraved foliate patterns along its surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand engraving, Foliate motifs, Geometric borders
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A needle case and bodkin are traditional sewing implements used in the 18th and 19th centuries to store sewing needles and thread ribbon or cord through fabric eyelets respectively.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often featuring hand-engraved surface patterns, though examples in gold, mother-of-pearl, and steel also exist.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmarks from the period, including a makers mark, standard mark, and sometimes a duty mark, alongside period-appropriate hand-engraving techniques.

These small items are commonly displayed within glass-topped display cabinets, on small trays on a desk, or incorporated into curated tabletop vignettes alongside other silver curiosities.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can remove desirable historical patina.
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