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Pretty English Sterling Silver Needle Case 1904 Needlework Sewing
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Pretty English Sterling Silver Needle Case 1904 Needlework Sewing

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 April 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Pretty English Sterling Silver Needle Case 1904 Needlework Sewing” found a buyer.

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A very pretty English antique solid sterling silver needle case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the maker being A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman). It has been beautifully designed with the cartouches being vacant. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (5.8cm) long and weighs 3 grams. A very pretty piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the Edwardian era.

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A very pretty English antique solid sterling silver needle case.
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It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the maker being A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman).
The Silver Squirrel

It has been beautifully designed with the cartouches being vacant. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (5.8cm) long and weighs 3 grams. A very pretty piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the Edwardian era.

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SA1182909
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Pretty English Sterling Silver Needle Case 1904 Needlework Sewing

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An ornate antique sterling silver needle case featuring embossed floral motifs and a blank cartouche.
PRETTY ENGLISH STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE 1904 NEEDLEWORK SEWING
Ref: SA1182909
An ornate antique sterling silver needle case featuring embossed floral motifs and a blank cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse floral scrolls, Blank cartouche, Cylindrical push-fit cap, Stippled background texture

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Antique silver needle cases became highly popular during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries as essential accessories for women engaged in needlework, often forming part of larger fitted sewing boxes or chatelaines.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, repousse, chasing, and engravement to decorate the cylindrical or rectangular bodies designed to protect delicate steel needles from moisture.

Authentic pieces can be identified by checking for British hallmarksincluding the lion passant for sterling silver, a date letter indicating the year of assay, and a makers markalongside genuine period patination and wear.

An antique needle case can be displayed inside a glass-topped table, within a cabinet of curiosities, or styled on a bookshelf alongside vintage leather-bound books to add a touch of historic charm.

Preserve antique silver by keeping it in a dry environment to prevent tarnish, cleaning it sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the historic patination from recessed decorative areas.
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