Silver Needle Cases
June 13, 2009 by Dean
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.
 Vintage Silver Needle Case BRM 1918 C Griffiths Co  US $51.52 |  SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 504 US $18.73 |
 Solid 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry Needle Case Holder US $9.00 |  Set of 6 Sterling Silver 1800s needles w Silk Cases US $180.00 |
 sterling silver needle case or etui US $12.00 |  Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Needle Case Thimble US $75.00 |
 Sterling Silver Antique Cigarette Needle Case Holder US $67.65 |  RARE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER MECHANICAL NEEDLE CASE US $49.99 |
 SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE US $10.15 |  SILVER TOOTHPICK CASE NEEDLE CASE US $7.81 |
 SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB rs US $18.73 |  SUPER SOLID SILVER THIMBLE SEWING NEEDLE CASE c1900 US $121.77 |
 Solid 925 Sterling Silver Ornate Victorian Needle Case US $27.99 |  925 Sterling Silver Floral Hexagon Sewing Needle Case US $26.99 |
 Elizabeths Vintage Notions Needle Case Silver Finish US $11.99 |  Neat Silver Plated Needle Case Nice Decoration Chasing US $50.00 |
 Ornate Antique French Silver Needle Case Circa1900 US $10.50 |  Japanese Tin case for 200 Gramophone Needles SILVER US $9.99 |
 SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER JEWELRY NEEDLE CASE HOLDER US $6.49 |  SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB L70 US $18.73 |
 Needle Case silver color metal w pattern c1930 NoR US $3.99 |  Solid STERLING Silver Richly Embossed Needle Case 1909 US $64.01 |
 GOOD ANTIQUE HM STERLING SILVER SEWING NEEDLE CASE 1900 US $3.84 |  1800s Sterling Silver Chatelaine Sewing Needle Case US $45.00 |
 SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB 404 US $18.73 |  SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE HOLDER US $.99 |
 SILVER NEEDLE CASE VICTORIAN STYLE NEEDLE CASE BNIB L67 US $21.84 |  A SILVER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE US $1.55 |
 SMALL ANTIQUE SILVER NEEDLE CASE 1905 US $3.90 |  Antique Silver Late 19th Century Chinese Needle Case US $185.00 |
 Ornate Sterling Silver Needle Case Victorian Sewing US $32.95 |  Sterling Silver Needle Case Antique Replica NEW US $34.00 |
 Silver cloisonné needle caseMoscow 1885 hallmarked US $1,900.00 |  Antique Style Needle Case Needlecase Sterling Silver US $38.50 |
 Antique Style Repouse Needle Case Sterling Silver US $28.50 |  Antique Style Art Nouveau Needle Case Sterling Silver US $31.00 |
 Antique Style Crown Top Needle Case Sterling Silver US $36.50 |  Antique Style Floral Vine Needle Case Sterling Silver US $32.50 |
 Antique Style Glove Darner Needle Case Sterling Silver US $38.00 |  GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE ALMANAC BOOK COVER NEEDLE CASE US $187.34 |
 sterling silver needle case 4 chatelainethread insert US $275.00 |  Sterling Silver Etched Needle Case Etui Antique Sewing US $29.95 |
 SEWING NEEDLE CASE 1930S SILVER EYES ASSORTED NEEDLES US $15.00 |  AUTH 925 STERLING SILVER NOUVEAU NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE US $33.00 |
 AUTH 925 STERLING SILVER LOBSTER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE US $37.00 |  AUTH 925 SILVER REPOUSSE DESIGN NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE US $33.00 |
 AUTHENTIC 925 SILVER NOUVEAU CHAIN NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE US $32.00 |  AUTH 925 SILVER HORSE JOCKEY HORSES JOCKIES NEEDLE CASE US $37.00 |
 Butterfly Silver Knitting Needles Hook Case Organizer US $22.99 |  Antique Style Needle Case Etched Design Sterling Silver US $22.50 |
 Piccadilly Silver Eyd Sharps Vintage Needles Case US $12.99 |
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