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2 Mother of Pearl Needle Cases 19c
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2 Mother of Pearl Needle Cases 19c

19th century
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2 antique needle cases

Mother of pearl carved in a spiral design with a metal collar

" Palais Royal "

Bodkin case

Both items sold together

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Needle Case to the Victorian era.

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Description
2 antique needle cases

Mother of pearl carved in a spiral design with a metal collar

" Palais Royal "

Bodkin case

Both items sold together

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Needle Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1218932
Heavenly Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

Specialists in antique furntire and decorative antiques from 17th to the 19th century

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Two 19th-century mother-of-pearl needle cases, one featuring a carved spiral design and the other a smooth rectangular shape with rounded ends.
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Archive I Two 19th-century mother-of-pearl needle cases, one featuring a carved spiral design and the other a smooth rectangular shape with rounded ends.

2 Mother of pearl needle cases 19c

Archive II Two 19th-century mother-of-pearl needle cases, one featuring a carved spiral design and the other a smooth rectangular shape with rounded ends. View II
Archive III Two 19th-century mother-of-pearl needle cases, one featuring a carved spiral design and the other a smooth rectangular shape with rounded ends. View III
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Crowmarsh Hill
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8BG
United Kingdom
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Two 19th-century mother-of-pearl needle cases, one featuring a carved spiral design and the other a smooth rectangular shape with rounded ends.
2 Mother of pearl needle cases 19c
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Two 19th-century mother-of-pearl needle cases, one featuring a carved spiral design and the other a smooth rectangular shape with rounded ends.
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A mother of pearl needle case is a small protective container crafted during the 19th century to store hand-sewing needles, often kept in a needlework box or attached to a chatelaine.

These items were fashioned from natural nacre shells, cut into panels or solid sections, carved into smooth or spiral forms, and fitted with metal collars or caps.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details, subtle variations in shell thickness, polished natural iridescence, and period-appropriate brass or silver joinery.

These compact objects can be displayed inside a glass specimen box, arranged on a decorative tray, or placed within a cabinet of curiosities.

Wipe the surface gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers, water immersion, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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