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Needle Case

1868 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Rectangular needle case of gilt metal fitted with four flat containers for needles. Each container is pushed up for use by moving a sliding knob from side to side at the base of the case. There is a raised shield with a fleur-de-lis on either side of the case, which is decorated with incised scroll work decoration an a series of inscriptions.


Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Needlework Accessories
Object type
Needle case
Materials and techniques
Gilt metal
Brief description
Metal needle case, England, 1868.
Physical description
Rectangular needle case of gilt metal fitted with four flat containers for needles. Each container is pushed up for use by moving a sliding knob from side to side at the base of the case. There is a raised shield with a fleur-de-lis on either side of the case, which is decorated with incised scroll work decoration an a series of inscriptions.
Dimensions
  • Length: 2.75in
  • Width: 1.25in
  • Depth: 0.5in
  • Length: 7cm
  • Width: 3.1cm
  • Depth: 1.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'PATENT No.3517, 1868' (On the lid)
  • 'QUADRUPLE GOLDEN CASKET: PATENTED: G & J MORTON: CUTLERS: CHEAPSIDE' (On each side)
Credit line
Given by Mr Frederick G. Richardson
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.267-1979

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O318318/needle-case-unknown/
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