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.

FRENCH SOLID SILVER NEEDLE CASE rabbit head silver hallmark 1825 Gold plated    US $84.99

Bright Cut Engraved Silver Needle Case Signed SP Late 1700s Hallmarks    US $150.00

AN ANTIQUE HALLMARKED SILVER NEEDLE CASE WITH HINGED LID    US $28.53

sterling silver needle case 4 chatelainethread insert    US $275.00

Vintage German Travel Egg Sewing Kit Needle Case w Silver Thimbles    US $9.99

ANTIQUE FLATTENED SILVER BOOT w RUBIES LINING the SOLE ETUI NEEDLE SEWING CASE    US $279.99

Rare Antique Chinese Silver Needle Case    US $85.00

925 Sterling Silver Floral Hexagon Sewing Needle Case    US $33.99

ROSEWOOD FRENCH ETUI EARLY 19TH C SILVER THIMBLE SCISSORS NEEDLE CASE BODKIN    US $88.72

AN ELEGANT SOLID SILVER ENGRAVED NEEDLE CASE    US $20.58

a georgian silver sewing needle case and an edwardian silver pencil    US $9.89

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Heart Chatelaine Needle Vesta Case Pill Box    US $60.20

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER NEEDLE CASE SEWING NOTION HALLMARKED OR JEWELERS MARK    US $10.49

Needle or Toothpick CASE PENDANT Vintage Sterling Silver    US $275.00

Silver Grey Knitting Needle Case DP Hooks 36x24cm    US $2.99

ANTIQUE FRENCH SOLID SILVER NEEDLES CASE ART NOUVEAU IRIS CIRCA 1890 1900    US $150.00

needle case or etui sterling silver    US $15.00

Good Sterling Silver Chatelaine Needle Case Hallmarked Chester 1902    US $15.05

Ornate Antique Gilded Silver Needle Case    US $15.00

Rare Antique Joan Of Arc Silver Lady Figural Needle Case    US $99.99

Solid STERLING Silver Toothpick Needle Case Holder OUTSTANDING BARGAIN    US $25.35

Vintage Lunt Sterling Silver Needle Case    US $62.95

Antique Style Repouse Needle Case Sterling Silver    US $45.75

Antique Style Needle Case Needlecase Sterling Silver    US $64.50

Antique Style Art Nouveau Needle Case Sterling Silver    US $59.50

Antique Style Needle Case Etched Design Sterling Silver    US $51.25

Antique Style Crown Top Needle Case Sterling Silver    US $100.25

Antique Style Floral Vine Needle Case Sterling Silver    US $61.75

Antique Style Glove Darner Needle Case Sterling Silver    US $96.25

Antique style solid silver 925 needle case    US $47.00

RARE Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Needle Case Excellent condition    US $64.99

AUTH 925 STERLING SILVER LOBSTER NEEDLE CASE PIN CASE    US $56.00

Antique Chinese Silver needle case in figurine shape    US $60.00

CIRCA 1900 SILVER FIGURAL SEWING NEEDLE CASE N R    US $49.99

Sterling Silver English Style Etched Sewing Needle Case    US $33.99

ANTIQUE PORCELAIN GEISHA PORTRAIT NEEDLE CASE SEWING ITEM STERLING SILVER TOP    US $449.99

Antique Sterling Silver Needle Case Thimble    US $49.99

Fine Antique Georgian Bright Cut Silver Needle Case    US $15.83

VINTAGE ONE DOZEN GOTHAM SILVER EYED NEEDLE CASES IN ORIGINAL BOX OCCUPIED JAPAN    US $17.99

Antique CHATELAINE Sterling Silver ORNATE Sewing NEEDLE CASE NECKLACE PENDANT    US $119.99

Needle Case Silver plate Embossed18th century Repro    US $30.00

VINTAGE 1800S ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER SEWING NEEDLE CASE    US $150.00

Unusual thimble case and needle box in silver 1920ties    US $125.00

Exquisite HALLMARKED SOLID SILVER 3 Piece Sewing Set 1988 Needle Case Thimble    US $48.62

AUTH 925 SILVER HORSE JOCKEY HORSES JOCKIES NEEDLE CASE    US $56.00

NEEDLE CASE SILVER FRENCH ARROW QUIVER CHATELAINE SYMBOL LOVE POWER SWIFTNESS    US $308.94

Antique French Gilded Silver Art Deco Roses Needle Case Hallmarked C1920s    US $9.00

Knitting Needle Case DP Hooks 36x24cm    US $4.99

5 Silver Grey Knitting Needle Case DP Hooks 47x38cm    US $45.99

5 Silver Grey Knitting Needle Case DP Hooks 36x24cm    US $22.99

Silver Grey Knitting Needle Case DP Hooks 47x38cm    US $9.99

Old Early Antique Set of 6 Sterling Silver 1800s needles w Silk Cases    US $180.00

FRENCH solid SILVER NEEDLE CASE porte aiguilles ARGENT    US $69.99

ANTIQUE FLOWERS GERMAN 800 SILVER NEEDLES STORAGE CASE    US $59.50

Knitting Needle Case DP Hooks 47x38cm    US $10.99

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Repousse Silver Needle Case Rare    US $119.00

Antique Style Repousse Design Needle case Sterling Silver    US $39.25

antique 1800s sterling silver needle case awl sewing 2    US $119.00

Lantern Moon Mindy Tapestry Cable Needle Hook Case NEW    US $16.95

A FULLY HALLMARKED SOLID STERLING SILVER NEEDLE CASE    US $35.65

ANTIQUE CHINESE SILVER NEEDLE CASE AMBER NECKLACE    US $350.00

Antique Chinese Silver FIGURAL Needle Case Pendant    US $95.00

Chinese Silver PHOENIX BIRD Needle Case Pendant w Agate    US $129.99

Antique Sterling Silver Needle Case    US $100.00

GEORGIAN DUTCH SILVER KNITTING NEEDLE SHEATH CASE JACOBUS KUIJPERS MADE C 1820    US $237.65

Antique European Victorian Ornate Silver Needle Case    US $99.99

ANTIQUE SILVER NEEDLE CASE HALLMARKED    US $80.00

ANTIQUE SILVER NEEDLE CASE HALLMARKED    US $80.00

ANTIQUE SILVER NEEDLE CASE HALLMARKED HB    US $65.00

Amazing Vtg Sterling SILVER Sewing Set of Needle Case Scissor Thimble Case    US $249.99

Vtg 1908 Sterling Silver Needle Sewing Safe Vesta Case    US $99.99

Antique Silver Needle Case    US $35.65

VTG Antique Needle silver aluminum metal case container purse travel box pill AL    US $15.99

Antique Deco Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Thimble Sewing Thread Needle Case c1900    US $165.00

GEORGIAN SILVER FILIGREE ALMANAC BOOK COVER NEEDLE CASE    US $174.27

Sterling Silver Antique Needle Case Simple Ca 1910    US $79.99

ORNATE ENGRAVED SILVER NEEDLE CASE    US $356.47

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