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.
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 Dutch Silver Bodkin Needle Case 1774 US 6.02 | ![]() Silver cloisonné needle caseMoscow 1885 hallmarked US $1,900.00 |
![]() Vintage Sterling Silver Chatelaine Needle Case US .00 | ![]() A VERY COLLECTABLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE US $9.27 |
![]() SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER JEWELRY NEEDLE CASE HOLDER US .25 | ![]() 925 Sterling Silver Floral Hexagon Sewing Needle Case US $26.99 |
![]() ANTIQUE 1915 SOLID SILVER NEEDLE CASE BODKIN CHATELAINE US .51 | ![]() SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE LOBSTER US $5.40 |
![]() ANTIQUE SILVER CHATELAINE NEEDLE CASE US .60 | ![]() Lovely Vtg Sterling SILVER Trinket Sewing Needle Case US $11.50 |
![]() Beautiful silver needle case or toothpick case pendant US .99 | ![]() RARE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE W 4 SLEEVES US $299.00 |
![]() ANTIQUE SILVER CHATELAINE SEWING CASE Chester needle US .77 | ![]() SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 424 US $16.81 |
![]() Antique French Silver Primroses Needle Case Circa1890 US .00 | ![]() Antique Birmingham Sterling Silver Match Case Needle US $8.01 |
![]() sterling silver needle case or etui US .00 | ![]() Butterfly Silver Knitting Needles Hook Case Organizer US $19.99 |
![]() Solid 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry Needle Case Holder US $.99 | ![]() VTG Doskow Sterling Silver NEEDLE CASE Toothpick Holder US $44.99 |
![]() RARE STERLING SILVER GARGOYLE NEEDLE FILE CASE LOVELY US .99 | ![]() Solid 925 Sterling Silver Victorian Needle Case Chain US $39.99 |
![]() SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 459 US .81 | ![]() GORHAM repousse Silver Bodkin Sewing Needle Case Etui US $109.99 |
![]() SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 433 US .81 | ![]() SILVER NEEDLE PIN CASE US $1.51 |
![]() GEORGIAN SILVER INLAID TORTOISESHELL NEEDLE CASE C 1780 US .63 | ![]() SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE US $1.51 |
![]() French Solid Silver Gilt Sewing Needle Case circa 1890 US .51 | ![]() SILVER TOOTHPICK CASE NEEDLE CASE US $1.51 |
![]() Antique Chinese Enamel Silver Needle Case Nice US .00 | ![]() ANTIQUE STYLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE SEW GIFT US $77.00 |
![]() ANT FRENCH IMPORT SILVER NEEDLE CASE CHERUBS PUTTI DOGS US 5.00 | ![]() TWO ANTIQUE NEEDLE CASES AND SILVER GERMAN THREADER US $37.00 |
![]() ANTIQUE STYLE STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE for SEWING US .00 | ![]() Sterling Silver Etched Needle Case Etui Antique Sewing US $29.95 |




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