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Early 19th Century French Silver Needle Case
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Early 19th Century French Silver Needle Case

19th century
Sold 28 January 2026 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A lovely early 19th century French silver needle case in super condition, there is a small mark at the top of the inside rim, I think it is the hare. Very much of the period with a “roman” lady as decoration.

L 9 cm

W 1.5 cm (widest part)

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the 19th Century.

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A lovely early 19th century French silver needle case in super condition, there is a small mark at the top of the inside rim, I think it is the hare. Very much of the period with a “roman” lady as decoration.

L 9 cm

W 1.5 cm (widest part)

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silver Needle Case to the 19th Century.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An early 19th-century silver needle case featuring figural bust detail at the top and floral embossed patterns along the cylindrical body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 19th-century silver needle case featuring figural bust detail at the top and floral embossed patterns along the cylindrical body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 19th Century French Silver Needle Case

Archive II An early 19th-century silver needle case featuring figural bust detail at the top and floral embossed patterns along the cylindrical body. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century silver needle case featuring figural bust detail at the top and floral embossed patterns along the cylindrical body. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century silver needle case featuring figural bust detail at the top and floral embossed patterns along the cylindrical body. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An early 19th-century silver needle case featuring figural bust detail at the top and floral embossed patterns along the cylindrical body.
Early 19th century French silver needle case
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An early 19th-century silver needle case featuring figural bust detail at the top and floral embossed patterns along the cylindrical body.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire / Restoration
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural bust top, Floral embossing, Cylindrical shape

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An antique silver needle case is a small, portable container designed to safely store sewing needles, often featuring intricate repousse or engraved decoration, popular from the 18th century onwards.

These items were traditionally crafted from sterling or continental silver using techniques such as stamping, chasing, repousse, and occasionally gilding or silver-gilt (vermeil) finishes.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-chased details, period-appropriate hallmarks or assay marks, and natural age-related patina and wear consistent with early 19th-century manufacturing methods.

These small objects can be displayed inside glass-topped coffee table vitrines, within traditional bookshelves alongside leather-bound volumes, or arranged on decorative trays.

Preservation involves storing silver in low-humidity environments, handling with clean cotton gloves to avoid skin oils, and minimising polishing to protect the underlying metal and historic patina.
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