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Antique Edwardian Silver Needle Case
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Antique Edwardian Silver Needle Case

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a lovely antique sterling silver needle case, dating from the Edwardian era.

Although the hallmarks are quite rubbed, we can see by the shape that they belong to the very late Victorian or Edwardian era.

The pull off lid is a tight fit and is attached to the body via four eyes, holding the chain in place, ensuring the lid cannot be lost. The chain terminates in a large suspension ring for attaching to a chatelaine, or maybe it's a finger ring?

This is a quality silver item and whilst there are a number of small dents it is a fantastic piece of history which could tell a few stories.

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm

Diameter: 1.5cm

Weight: 9g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA966038
Dealers Internal Reference
C700
Description
This is a lovely antique sterling silver needle case, dating from the Edwardian era.
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Although the hallmarks are quite rubbed, we can see by the shape that they belong to the very late Victorian or Edwardian era.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. An antique Edwardian cylindrical sterling silver needle case featuring stamped silver hallmarks, attached to fine link chains and a suspension ring.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Silver Needle Case

The pull off lid is a tight fit and is attached to the body via four eyes, holding the chain in place, ensuring the lid cannot be lost. The chain terminates in a large suspension ring for attaching to a chatelaine, or maybe it's a finger ring?

fig 2. An antique Edwardian cylindrical sterling silver needle case featuring stamped silver hallmarks, attached to fine link chains and a suspension ring.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Silver Needle Case

This is a quality silver item and whilst there are a number of small dents it is a fantastic piece of history which could tell a few stories.

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm

Diameter: 1.5cm

Weight: 9g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

fig 3. An antique Edwardian cylindrical sterling silver needle case featuring stamped silver hallmarks, attached to fine link chains and a suspension ring.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Silver Needle Case

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966038
Dealers Internal Ref
C700
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An antique Edwardian cylindrical sterling silver needle case featuring stamped silver hallmarks, attached to fine link chains and a suspension ring.
Antique Edwardian Silver Needle Case
Ref: SA966038
An antique Edwardian cylindrical sterling silver needle case featuring stamped silver hallmarks, attached to fine link chains and a suspension ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCylindrical body, Suspension chain, Finger ring, Stamped hallmarks
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 1.5 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver needle case has a cylindrical body with stamped silver hallmarks on the side. The pull-off lid fits tightly and connects to fine link chains held by four eyes, terminating in a large suspension ring. The silver metal has a polished finish with a number of small dents visible on the surface. The background of the surface beneath the item is white, the vertical backdrop is blue, and the metal shows minor signs of wear. Measuring 4.5 cm high, 1.5 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep, this small sewing accessory fits neatly on a bookshelf as a decorative display piece in a home study or living room. It functions as a historic collector's item or a compact display object for traditional needlework collections.

FAQs

During the Edwardian era, silver needle cases were popular functional accessories often worn attached to a chatelaine or carried in a sewing basket. Crafted in sterling silver, these small containers allowed tailors and needlewomen to safely store steel needles away from moisture and damage.

Antique needle cases were primarily constructed from sterling silver, nickel silver, brass, or bone. Silver examples feature hand-soldered seams, fitted friction caps or threaded lids, and attached chains connected to suspension rings.

Authentic Edwardian silver needle cases feature official British assay marks, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a makers mark, an assay office symbol, and a specific date letter corresponding to the 19011910 period.

Small silver curios like needle cases can be displayed on a bookshelf or desk within a glass display cloche, mounted in a shadow box frame, or grouped with other silver dress accessories on a tray.

Clean silver needle cases gently using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid dipping the piece in liquid chemical cleaners, which can strip natural oxidisation from engraved details or corrode internal steel components.
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