Needles Sewing Antiques

Handicrafts like sewing are passed from generation to generation within families, and often the tools of the trade often pass from one hand to the next so that younger generations can participate. In the past, a large amount of sewing projects were completed by hand because not everyone could easily afford a sewing machine. For this reason, the selection of sewing needles and other related sewing antiques is very large, but is scattered throughout the world. Many sewing antiques like sewing needles for hand sewing are still in possession of the families that once used them, while others are out there looking for new homes.

c1790, ANTIQUE GOLD NEEDLE CASE ANTIQUE SEWING ITEM



c1790,  ANTIQUE GOLD NEEDLE CASE    ANTIQUE SEWING ITEM

Buy It Now: $1,000.00

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Rare 1874 Avery & Sons Wheelbarrow Needle Case no. 602



Rare 1874 Avery & Sons Wheelbarrow Needle Case no. 602

Buy It Now: $450.00

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ORIGINAL AVERY'S WALNUT ON LEAF GILT BRASS NEEDLE CASE



ORIGINAL AVERY'S WALNUT ON LEAF GILT BRASS NEEDLE CASE

Price: $390.00

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Boye Needle Co Store Tin Revolving Dispenser 119 Tubes



Boye Needle Co Store Tin Revolving Dispenser 119 Tubes

Buy It Now: $295.00

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RARE Antique FLAMESTITCH Sewing Needle Rollup Mother NR



RARE Antique FLAMESTITCH Sewing Needle Rollup Mother NR

Price: $145.00

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Antique Boye Needle Shuttle Bobbin Tin Sewing Machines



Antique Boye Needle Shuttle Bobbin Tin Sewing Machines

Price: $122.00

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ANTIQUE FRENCH MOP NEEDLE CASE, PALAIS ROYAL ENAMEL 18K



ANTIQUE FRENCH MOP NEEDLE CASE,  PALAIS ROYAL ENAMEL 18K

Price: $103.51

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Antique Leather Doll Suitcase Handmade Sewing Kit



Antique Leather Doll Suitcase Handmade Sewing Kit

Buy It Now: $99.99

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Antique Sterling Silver French Needle Case 1860s w case



Antique Sterling Silver French Needle Case 1860s w case

Price: $89.99

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c1907 RARE TEDDY BEAR BREAD Needle Holder



c1907 RARE TEDDY BEAR BREAD Needle Holder

Buy It Now: $79.50

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Rare Leather Shoe needle case Sterling Thimble &Tools



Rare Leather Shoe needle case Sterling Thimble &Tools

Price: $75.00

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1929 antique sewing needles depression era mint cond.



 1929 antique sewing needles depression era mint cond.

Buy It Now: $75.00

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Antique Hand-carved needle case



Antique Hand-carved needle case

Price: $49.99

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ANTIQUE VINTAGE THIMBLE HOLDER SEWING KIT NEEDLE CASE



ANTIQUE VINTAGE THIMBLE HOLDER SEWING KIT NEEDLE CASE

Price: $49.50

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Butterfly Needle Case Copestake, Moore, Crampton & Co.



Butterfly Needle Case Copestake,  Moore,  Crampton & Co.

Price: $49.00

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ANTIQUE Victorian NEEDLE CASE pink SILK violets TRIM



ANTIQUE Victorian NEEDLE CASE pink SILK violets TRIM

Buy It Now: $45.00

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ANTIQUE Needle Sharpener Strawberries Shaker + Chenille



ANTIQUE Needle Sharpener Strawberries Shaker + Chenille

Price: $40.00

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antique 19th c bone needle case carved folk art



antique 19th c bone needle case carved folk art

Price: $39.00

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Antique American Sterling Silver Needle Case * C1900



Antique American Sterling Silver Needle Case * C1900

Price: $32.99

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD SEWING NEEDLE CASE BOOK



ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD SEWING NEEDLE CASE BOOK

Buy It Now: $29.99

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Needle Case - Rare 19th Century H.Milward Fan



Needle Case - Rare 19th Century H.Milward Fan

Price: $27.66

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Ornate Antique Carved Canton Needle Case * Circa1830



Ornate Antique Carved Canton Needle Case * Circa1830

Price: $26.00

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Antique Needle Case 1914 Needle books & extra needles



Antique Needle Case 1914 Needle books & extra needles

Price: $25.00

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ANTIQUE Victorian Cloth Sewing Needle Case



ANTIQUE Victorian Cloth Sewing Needle Case

Price: $25.00

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Antique Carved Bakelite Chess Piece Thread Needle Case



Antique Carved Bakelite Chess Piece Thread Needle Case

Price: $25.00

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Antique ASBRO Advertising NEEDLE CASE Wood Barrel NICE!



Antique ASBRO Advertising NEEDLE CASE Wood Barrel NICE!

Price: $24.50

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925 Sterling Repousse Needle Threader ~ Antique Sewing



925 Sterling Repousse Needle Threader ~ Antique Sewing

Buy It Now: $21.95

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ANTIQUE PAINTED WOODEN EGG NEEDLE CASE HOLDER GERMANY



ANTIQUE PAINTED WOODEN EGG NEEDLE CASE HOLDER GERMANY

Price: $18.99

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Mauchline Ware Barrel Needle Case Asbro Germany



Mauchline Ware  Barrel Needle Case Asbro Germany

Price: $17.01

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ANTIQUE MAUCHLINE WARE NEEDLE CASE OLD ORCHARD BEACH ME



ANTIQUE MAUCHLINE WARE NEEDLE CASE OLD ORCHARD BEACH ME

Price: $15.50

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Highly Engraved (Paktong) CHINESE NEEDLE CASE c.1900's



Highly Engraved (Paktong) CHINESE NEEDLE CASE c.1900's

Price: $14.99

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Antique Red Leather Crowley's Needlecase Book



Antique Red Leather Crowley's  Needlecase Book

Buy It Now: $12.99

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42 Boye Needle Cases and Needles



42 Boye Needle Cases and Needles

Price: $11.05

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Antique French Silver Roses Needle Case * Circa1890



Antique French Silver Roses Needle Case * Circa1890

Price: $10.00

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Boye Shuttle Needles in Wooden Tube - 1910



Boye Shuttle Needles in Wooden Tube - 1910

Price: $9.99

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Boye Shuttles and wood cases



Boye Shuttles and wood cases

Price: $9.99

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TWO ANTIQUE HAND MADE SEWING NEEDLE HOLDERS SUNBONNET +



TWO ANTIQUE HAND MADE SEWING NEEDLE HOLDERS SUNBONNET +

Price: $9.99

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Handmade Sunbonnet Needle Case Great Folk Art Item



Handmade Sunbonnet Needle Case Great Folk Art Item

Price: $9.99

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Vintage Old STERLING NEEDLE CASE or for Pencil Lead



Vintage Old STERLING NEEDLE CASE or for Pencil Lead

Price: $9.99

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ANTIQUE NEEDLES 7 PACKETS, 3 CLARKS GERMANY 4 ENGLAND



ANTIQUE NEEDLES 7 PACKETS, 3 CLARKS GERMANY 4 ENGLAND

Price: $9.99

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ANTIQUE ARMY & NAVY SEWING NEEDLE BOOK



ANTIQUE ARMY & NAVY SEWING NEEDLE BOOK

Price: $9.99

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Unusual German Bakelite Needle Case Corn Cob 1920s



Unusual German Bakelite Needle Case Corn Cob 1920s

Price: $9.99

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Antique Germany Sharps Prize-Medal Needle Sewing Kit



Antique Germany Sharps Prize-Medal Needle Sewing Kit

Price: $9.99

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ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES & PACKETS



ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES & PACKETS

Price: $9.95

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Carved Figural Wooden Needlecase



Carved Figural Wooden Needlecase

Price: $9.95

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Antique English Vegetable Ivory Needle Case * Circa1880



Antique English Vegetable Ivory Needle Case * Circa1880

Price: $9.50

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Elegant Antique English Carved Needle Case * Circa1860



Elegant Antique English Carved Needle Case * Circa1860

Price: $9.00

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Antique Carved Bone Needle Case & Stanhope * Circa1890



Antique Carved Bone Needle Case & Stanhope * Circa1890

Price: $9.00

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Vintage Needle Book Gotham Flyer Boat Statue of Liberty



Vintage Needle Book Gotham Flyer Boat Statue of Liberty

Price: $3.75

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Antique Carved Long Wood Needle Case Austrian



Antique  Carved Long Wood Needle Case Austrian

Price: $1.99

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Heath & Gills Made in Czechoslovakia Needle Kit



Heath & Gills Made in Czechoslovakia Needle Kit

Price: $1.25

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Antique Sewing Needle Case



Antique Sewing Needle Case

Price: $0.99

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Vintage Homemade Leather Sewing Pocket



Vintage Homemade Leather Sewing Pocket

Price: $0.99

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Discount & Bargain

Anyone who has a passion for sewing or handicrafts in general can develop a passion in antique sewing needles and other antique sewing supplies. These antique sewing needles are quite unlike today's modern sewing needles, meaning that they will never be produced again and that only a small amount still remains in existence. If your passion is collecting antiques relating to sewing or other crafts, one of the avenues that you should explore is to find out what types of antiques exist when it comes to hand sewing needles.
 
Many hand sewing needles and other sewing antiques were small and created to be easily portable. Many sewing needles came in intricate boxes providing optimum storage. One could easily collect sewing needles in their original boxes, suddenly creating an entirely new antiques collection to be passionate about. While not originally your own, they would be marvelous gifts to pass down to future generations in your family.

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