These items are from the estate of a couple who started in the antiques and collectibles business as newlyweds in 1955. They collected, bought, sold, and traded a huge array of items before the Mister died in 1998, and the Missus "retired" in 2021. The remainder is their children's inheritance.  The Missus is Seller's Momma, and she is excited to see her treasures go to new homes!

This listing is for a vintage needle case or "needle book", specifically designed to hold a variety of hand-sewing needles. These cases were popular both as practical sewing tools and as promotional items. The case was made in Redditch, England. Redditch was historically the world's center for needle manufacturing, producing the vast majority of the global needle supply during the 19th and 20th centuries. The book contains Superfine Needles with Silver Eyes. The interior label lists the patent number and dates. The silver eye refers to the plated finish of the needle's eye, which was intended to make threading easier and prevent the thread from catching. The front of the book has a carnation with the word "NEEDLES" printed on it. This style of floral illustration was very common on Victorian and early 20th-century sewing ephemera. Carnations were particularly popular in that era, symbolizing everything from love and fascination to distinction.  The blue griffin shown on the faux-leather cover is a common heraldic symbol often used by British manufacturers in this era to denote quality and strength. 

Condition notes: See photos. This/These item(s) is/are in very good condition. There are no other observable defects or damage.

If I over-estimate the cost of shipping, I will refund excess.

Rulers, props, and other items used during photo process are not included in this deal. Only those items listed and described are part of the deal being sold.  Newspaper clippings and images NOT of listed items are not included in this deal.

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We are divesting of thousands of treasures from individual lifetime collections and the inherited inventory of a family business that began in 1955.