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Elegant 19th Century French Silver Gilt Needle Case , Circa 1870
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Elegant 19th Century French Silver Gilt Needle Case , Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This silver gilt needle case is very much in the French classical taste. The elegant tapered body engraved on both sides on both sides with prick-dot motifs. the pull-off cover with conforming decorations.

Hallmarks:

Boar head in a lozenge (French mark for small articles)

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.2 inches.

Width: 0.7cm / 0.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
0.7cm (0.28")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Silver Gilt Needle Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194543
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV93
Description
This silver gilt needle case is very much in the French classical taste. The elegant tapered body engraved on both sides on both sides with prick-dot motifs. the pull-off cover with conforming decorations.
fig 1. An elongated, cylindrical French silver gilt needle case featuring fine chased quatrefoil and dot patterns along its length.
fig 1. Elegant 19th Century French Silver Gilt Needle Case , Circa 1870

Hallmarks:

Boar head in a lozenge (French mark for small articles)

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.2 inches.

Width: 0.7cm / 0.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. An elongated, cylindrical French silver gilt needle case featuring fine chased quatrefoil and dot patterns along its length.
fig 2. Elegant 19th Century French Silver Gilt Needle Case , Circa 1870

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
0.7cm (0.28")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Silver Gilt Needle Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194543
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV93
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Elegant 19th Century French Silver Gilt Needle Case , Circa 1870

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An elongated, cylindrical French silver gilt needle case featuring fine chased quatrefoil and dot patterns along its length.
ELEGANT 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER GILT NEEDLE CASE , CIRCA 1870
Ref: SA1194543
An elongated, cylindrical French silver gilt needle case featuring fine chased quatrefoil and dot patterns along its length.
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  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III, Victorian
  • MaterialSilver Gilt, Vermeil
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsChased quatrefoil pattern, Engine turned engraving, Cylindrical form, Domed cap
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 0.7 cm (0 in) x D 0.7 cm (0 in)

A nineteenth-century silver gilt needle case is a small, portable container crafted from silver and coated with a thin layer of gold, designed specifically to store and protect sewing needles.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver or silver alloys, then fire-gilded or vermeil-coated, and frequently decorated using hand-chased, engraved, or repousse techniques.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining hallmarks such as the French boars head or minerva stamp for silver content, alongside the wear patterns, weight, and hand-tooled execution characteristic of the period.

They can be displayed inside glass-topped table vitrines, arranged within shadow boxes, or placed subtly on a library bookshelf alongside other small curiosities.

Silver gilt objects should be cleaned very gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding abrasive polishes or chemical dips that will strip away the delicate gold layer.
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