Silver Needle Cases

June 13, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Needle Cases

Did you know that needles and pins were so scarce in England in the 14th & 15th centuries that Parliament limited the sale of these items to the first two days of January each year?

Women would save all year to buy needles and pins on that sale day, thus the term "pin money" came into being.

Is it any wonder that beautiful cases were manufactured to hold these valuable items?

Needle Cases became sentimental as well as functional objects and were made to celebrate or commemorate a special event. A young lady might receive a needle case as a special gift for a birthday or "coming out" party. Wives were given fine silver needle cases as anniversary gifts.

An emerging market in collectibles...

In any field, it is the leaders, not the followers, that are the most successful and the field of antiques and collectibles is no different. Once the professional dealers get into a market, it is usually too late to find real bargains which makes it tough for beginning collectors to get started. With the popularity of The Antiques Roadshow and eBay, even yard sales and garage sales can no longer be counted on to hold bargains as recognized markets are known to everyone now.

The best strategy for beginning collectors is to find an untapped market and get in on the ground floor and I believe silver needle cases are just such a market.

These wonderful little treasures were most popular in Victorian England but fine examples can be found from all eras and parts of the world.

Start your collection now and be among the first to exploit a market that I believe is about to explode in popularity.

Free Collector's Guide

To bid on any item below, simply click on the blue link next to the item. If you are new to online auctions, you can see my New to Auctions page for more information, including a very nice free video tutorial.

ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SILVER NEEDLE CASE
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SILVER NEEDLE CASE
Paypal   US .60
Antique Needle Case Sterling Silver FB maker NoRes
Antique Needle Case Sterling Silver FB maker NoRes
Paypal   US $22.50
SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER JEWELRY NEEDLE CASE HOLDER
SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER JEWELRY NEEDLE CASE HOLDER
Paypal   US .00
A Fine Victorian MOP Silver NeedleThimble Case c1880
A Fine Victorian MOP Silver NeedleThimble Case c1880
Paypal   US $55.38
Antique 800 Sterling Silver Sewing Needle Case nice
Antique 800 Sterling Silver Sewing Needle Case nice
Paypal   US .99
SILVER HORSE HEAD NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE
SILVER HORSE HEAD NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE
Paypal   US $12.73
SILVER HEART PILL BOX NEEDLE CASE
SILVER HEART PILL BOX NEEDLE CASE
Paypal   US .22
SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE
SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE
Paypal   US $8.23
ANTIQUE 900 SILVER EMBOSSED SEWING NEEDLE CASE THIMBLE
ANTIQUE 900 SILVER EMBOSSED SEWING NEEDLE CASE THIMBLE
Paypal   US .00
1916 Asprey Co Solid Silver Gilt Pin or Needle Case
1916 Asprey Co Solid Silver Gilt Pin or Needle Case
Paypal   US $25.45
1926 Hm Solid Silver Engine Turned Pin or Needle Case
1926 Hm Solid Silver Engine Turned Pin or Needle Case
Paypal   US .42
Edwardian solid silver hexagonal needle case
Edwardian solid silver hexagonal needle case
Paypal   US $14.90
VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER CHATELAINE NEEDLE CASE
VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER CHATELAINE NEEDLE CASE
Paypal   US .22
sterling silver needle case or etui
sterling silver needle case or etui
Paypal   US $12.00
Butterfly Silver Knitting Needles Hook Case Organizer
Butterfly Silver Knitting Needles Hook Case Organizer
Paypal   US .99
SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 459
SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 459
Paypal   US $16.45
Antique Needle Case Glover Darner Sterling Silver
Antique Needle Case Glover Darner Sterling Silver
Paypal   US .99
VINTAGE STG SILVER NEEDLE CASE PERFUME CHATELAINE ITEM
VINTAGE STG SILVER NEEDLE CASE PERFUME CHATELAINE ITEM
Paypal   US $137.78
VTG Doskow Sterling Silver NEEDLE CASE Toothpick Holder
VTG Doskow Sterling Silver NEEDLE CASE Toothpick Holder
Paypal   US .99
925 Sterling Silver Rose Sewing Needle Toothpick Case
925 Sterling Silver Rose Sewing Needle Toothpick Case
Paypal   US $24.99
SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 433
SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 433
Paypal   US .45
RARE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE W 4 SLEEVES
RARE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE W 4 SLEEVES
Paypal   US $299.00
Silver cloisonné needle caseMoscow 1885 hallmarked
Silver cloisonné needle caseMoscow 1885 hallmarked
Paypal   US ,900.00
A VERY COLLECTABLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE
A VERY COLLECTABLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE
Paypal   US $1.48
SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE LOBSTER
SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE LOBSTER
Paypal   US .48
ANTIQUE SILVER CHATELAINE NEEDLE CASE
ANTIQUE SILVER CHATELAINE NEEDLE CASE
Paypal   US $1.48
Antique Chinese Enamel Silver Needle Case Nice
Antique Chinese Enamel Silver Needle Case Nice
Paypal   US .00
ANTIQUE STYLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE SEW GIFT
ANTIQUE STYLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE SEW GIFT
Paypal   US $77.00
ANT FRENCH IMPORT SILVER NEEDLE CASE CHERUBS PUTTI DOGS
ANT FRENCH IMPORT SILVER NEEDLE CASE CHERUBS PUTTI DOGS
Paypal   US 5.00
GORHAM STERLING SILVER CASE TUBE NEEDLE BOX VINTAGE
GORHAM STERLING SILVER CASE TUBE NEEDLE BOX VINTAGE
Paypal   US $39.95
TWO ANTIQUE NEEDLE CASES AND SILVER GERMAN THREADER
TWO ANTIQUE NEEDLE CASES AND SILVER GERMAN THREADER
Paypal   US .00
ANTIQUE STYLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE for SEWING
ANTIQUE STYLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE for SEWING
Paypal   US $59.00
 
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Silver Needle Cases