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French Solid Silver Gilt Needle Case C1890 Needlework Sewing Antique
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French Solid Silver Gilt Needle Case C1890 Needlework Sewing Antique

19th century
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A very pretty French antique solid silver gilt needle case. It is hallmarked with a makers mark and boars head 800 silver standard mark and dates to c1890. It has been beautifully designed being completely gilded (gold on silver). It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2.75 inches (6.8cm) long and weighs 5 grams. A very pretty piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Needlecase to the Victorian era.

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A very pretty French antique solid silver gilt needle case. It is hallmarked with a makers mark and boars head 800 silver standard mark and dates to c1890. It has been beautifully designed being completely gilded (gold on silver). It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2.75 inches (6.8cm) long and weighs 5 grams. A very pretty piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Needlecase to the Victorian era.

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An antique French silver gilt needle case featuring engraved foliage and moulded finials.
FRENCH SOLID SILVER GILT NEEDLE CASE c1890 NEEDLEWORK SEWING ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1214224
An antique French silver gilt needle case featuring engraved foliage and moulded finials.
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An etui or needle case is a small, protective container designed historically to hold sewing needles, pins, and small implements securely.

Antique needle cases were frequently constructed from silver, silver gilt (vermeil), solid gold, mother-of-pearl, bone, or brass, often featuring hand-engraved decoration.

Authentic French pieces typically display official silver hallmarks, such as the Minerva head mark, alongside makers marks and natural wear to the gilded surface.

These small decorative items can be displayed inside a glass shadow box, arranged on a tray within a cabinet, or styled on a desk alongside other vintage collectibles.

Gently wipe silver gilt surfaces with a soft, non-abrasive microfibre cloth to remove dust without stripping the thin layer of gold plating.
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