Fashion and search for novelty saw many different needlecases made. Mother of Pearl were mostly made in France or Italy, great skill to hollow into mother of pearl. Status symbol to own.Elegant demonstration of Italian or French artisan's skill to make container in which to store expensive needles.Slim rectangular mother of pearl needlecase with incised gold band around edge of capNonemother of pearl, needlecase

Mitrailleuse needlecase design was based on French machine gun design of 1850s'. Example of Victorian era's fascination with novelty items. Donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Levinhy family who were a significant artistic family in Victoria, AustraliaMitrailleuse needlecase design was based on French machine gun design of 1850s'. Example of Victorian era's fascination with novelty items. Donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Levinhy family who were a significant artistic family in Victoria, AustraliaRed marbled coloured metal cylindrical needlecase with gold writing. Contains five compartmens of specific sized needles. Rotating lid has indicator to select needle size. Needles removed through hole in the top by shaking. Base labelled JAHNCKE'S MITRAILLEUSE NEEDLE CASE"The Cross-Fox" Needlecase. Motif of two foxes across each other. TRADE MARK. Manufactured by Abel Morrall Ltd. Redditch. Best English stell needles . Egg eyed sharps. (Base is labelled JAHNCKE'S MITRAILLEUSE NEEDLE CASE)mitrailleuse needlecase, levinhy family

Needles are the essential tools for sewing, their storage in needlecases helped protect them.Needlecase was an essential item on sewing chatelaines which were very popular in Victorian timesSilver gilt, embossed, needlecase with screw lid and ring to attach to chatelaine chainneedle case, chatelaine

Parasol shaped needlecases were popular during 19th century often as souvenirs. Stanhope view is missing so can't know where this one might have represented. More souvenir than functional crochet hook.Parasols were fashion accessories of 1860's and their shape was adopted as a convenient needle holder - creating a popular souvenirs and gifts.Parasol shaped needle case and crochet hook. Bone handle with purple umbrella. Hole in handle for stanhope lens (missing). Handle unscrews to open needle case within the umbrella.needlecase

Elegant example of skilled craftsmanship of Napoleon III era in France - a practical and high class needlework tool. Elegant example of skilled craftsmanship of Napoleon III era in France - a practical and high class needlework tool. Flat tubular french silver gilt needlecaseFrench hall mark. Four dot diaper patterned panels. Three raised bands - near top, middle (at separation point), and base.needle case, french

Sewing exercise at Gurwood St. Wagga Primary SchoolAll done on beige linen with red and yellow thread. A. Needlecase. B. Pin holder. C. Thimble holder. D. Bib."NG" on needlecase.embroidery, surface stitchery, samplers, 1920-40, australia

Shirley took classes in making needle cases at the Guild in 1991.Square needlecase in cream linen. Hardanger design in centre in fine ecru thread. Piece is closed with needle woven button. embroidery, hardanger, small articles, 1980-2000, australia

Typical of ivory needlecase made in China for workboxes for sale to visiting Europeans 1840'sTypical of ivory needlecase made in China for workboxes for sale to visiting Europeans 1840'sCarved chinese ivory needlecase with screw lid

English ivory needlecase made when sewing needles when needles were expensiv - needle work accessory to demonstrate owner's wealthThis style of motifs was popular for carved needlework accessories in 19th century. Dots and circles are created by pressing hot coloured wax into dots and circles carved into the ivory. Cylindrical ivory needlecase with incised pattern of black circles and dots. Both ends have seven bands on the tapered ends. unscrews near the middle.Decorative style of black dots and circles now known as 'madras work' or 'dot and circle decoration. needleholder

This needle case belonged to Nina Ayers (nee Casement) 1891-1972. She was taught sewing by her aunt, Blanche Casement, with whom Nina lived after her mother died when she was seven. NIna and her husband, Arthur Ayers 1887-1964 lived in Avonsleigh 1929-1964. Nina, in turn, gave this needle case to her daughter Frances Ayers who later married the grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius.This needle case belonged to a local woman whose daughter was related by marriage to the Nobelius family, and it tells a story of sewing skills passed from mother to daughter.Attractive small needle case with red background and red and gold lettering. At one end is a small hole for dispensing needles and a top able to be swivelled to the correct needle compartment. Inside the case are five compartments for dispensing five different needle sizes. (There are no needles now in the case.)On side of needle case: 'THE /CROSS-FOX / NEEDLE CASE / ABELL MORALL LTD /REDDITCH ENGLAND / TRADE MARK' On bottom of needle case: ' BEST ENGLISH EGG EYED SNAPS / CONTAINING 50' On top of needle case: 'ABELL MORALL / CROSS FOX / NEEDLE CASE / REDDITCH ENGLAND'nina casement, arthur ayers, blanche casement, sewing, avonsleigh, carl axel nobelius

Typical of needlework accessories made in Canton area of China for European market. Made to hold needles which were expensive tools By late 18th century, needle making had achieved the ability to produce very fine needles which needed to be protected. Cylindrical carved ivory needlecase. Screw cap.Bas relief carving design with butterflies and flowers needleholder

Silver chatelaines were a Victorian delight, a clasp at the waistline and an assortment of tools attached were worn by proud Victorian upper class ladiesAn example of a silver gilt chatelaine which was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Nerylla Taunton who was a significant Australian antique needlework tools authority and author.Silver plated Chatelaine. Waist clip and five chains linked by brass rings holding needlecase, thimble bucket, book pin cushion, note book and scissors sheath Decorative pattern on clasp, chains and toolschatelaine, victorian', nerylla taunton

Very innovative quadruple brass needlecase made by W Avery & Sons - one of the leading needle manufacturing firms of the time. Quadruple Golden Needle Caskets held more than one size needle and became a commercial success for the W Avery firmBrass rectangular slim brass needle box with a hinged top, front is decorated with a leaf with a butterfly. Near base - a small lever which can be moved to a number (6-7) on the front and (8-9) on the back. This lever when the lid is open pushes a metal container with the appropriate size needles upwards.The Quadrople Golden Casket. W Avery & Son. Redditch. Patented quadruple brass needlecase, avery & sons

These three items are common items which were used by women in early 20th century.These items are simple common items which would have been in many households.1 Needle case . Cylindrical metal case with a black and silver label. .2 a number of hair slides in a paper packet. .3 a silver spring clasp.1 Stamped on one end: best of English steel needles. Numbered from 4-8 around the top. lewis &Baylis Redditch England..2. Brunette Brown Hair Pins..3 THV alongside hallmarkneedlecase, glove clip, scarf clip, hairpins

Set comprises round needlecase, made of hexagons. Pincushion and emery cushion, also of hexagons, in a blue and white floral fabric and plain blue fabric. Pincushion is edged in blue velvet ribbon finished with a bow and a loop. textiles, small articles, patchwork, australia, 1980-2000

Mrs Win Saunders (member) designed and made by her.A.. Large pincushion - design of stitched flowers random or wild daisy B. Pincushion - design based on knot gardens wool embroidery C. Pincushion - design based on knot gardens wool embroidery D. Needlecase - design based on knot gardens and coptic cross, wool embroidery E. Walnut shell pincushion (half shell), tatted edge, wool embroidery F. Sea shell - pink and green French knots. wool embroidery, embroidery, canvas work, small articles, australia, 1980-2000

The designs were adapted from Thelma Crawfords Australian wildflower designs and pieces were made for a Guild exhibition at George's in the early 1970's. Aeroplane linen was used on aeroplanes before and during the war.The embroidery is done on "Aeroplane Linen" i.e. fine linen. (Actually used on aeroplanes). Motifs are executed with one strand of stranded cotton A) Needlecase, spray of deep pink flowering gum (12 x 8 cms) B) Pincushion, spray of Boronia, gum blossom, flannel flower, billy buttons and running postman (11 x 8 cms) C) Scissors case, spray of correa (12 cms) D) Pin holder flannel flower (6cm diameter) embroidery, small articles, 1960-80, australia, surface stitchery

French port of Dieppe (trading with French colonies in Africa) produced exquisitely carved ivory needlework tools such as this one in late 18th cenury and early 19th century Functional and luxurious needlework tool produced in Dieppe area of France where very beautifully carved ivory became status symbol quality needlework toolsIvory pea pod shaped needle case which separates into two pieaces. Stalk end on pod is intact.ivory pea pod needlecase