14kt Yellow Gold Needle Holder Diamond Pattern Engraved Leather Velvet Case

Description

Needle Holder
A wonderful 14kt yellow gold needle holder.
It comes with the original leather, velvet lined case.
There is a very intricate
engraved
diamond  pattern down the sides of the needle holder.
It is marked inside lid.
Circa 1850-1880
"Needles, once quite labor-intensive to make, have long been valued as an important domestic tool.
As far back as the Vikings, people kept their needles in ornamental boxes and cases." - Collectors Weekly
Size:
4" long x 1/2" wide
Weight:
27.4 grams,13.1
dwt
In Very good condition
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