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Bone Needle Box with Wedgwood Placard

This exquisite bone needle case, adorned with a Wedgwood plaque, is a quintessential example of British neoclassical elegance from the 19th century. Crafted for the discerning Victorian elite, this needle case was an indispensable accessory for travelers embarking on the Grand Tour. The needle case features a white exterior complemented by a delicately dotted border, highlighted with touches of gold paint. The central Wedgwood plaque is a focal point, showcasing a classical mythological scene rendered in white relief against a striking green background, framed by foliate leaves in a blue border. The interior, lined with blue velvet and yellow piping, not only adds a sumptuous visual contrast but also ensures the safekeeping of needles, blending utility with opulence.

19th Century

1/2“ high x 3 3/4” wide x 1 3/8“ deep (1.27 x 9.53 x 3.49 cm)
This exquisite bone needle case, adorned with a Wedgwood plaque, is a quintessential example of British neoclassical elegance from the 19th century. Crafted for the discerning Victorian elite, this needle case was an indispensable accessory for travelers embarking on the Grand Tour. The needle case features a white exterior complemented by a delicately dotted border, highlighted with touches of gold paint. The central Wedgwood plaque is a focal point, showcasing a classical mythological scene rendered in white relief against a striking green background, framed by foliate leaves in a blue border. The interior, lined with blue velvet and yellow piping, not only adds a sumptuous visual contrast but also ensures the safekeeping of needles, blending utility with opulence.

19th Century

1/2“ high x 3 3/4” wide x 1 3/8“ deep (1.27 x 9.53 x 3.49 cm)
$659.75

Original: $1,885.00

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Bone Needle Box with Wedgwood Placard

$1,885.00

$659.75

Description

This exquisite bone needle case, adorned with a Wedgwood plaque, is a quintessential example of British neoclassical elegance from the 19th century. Crafted for the discerning Victorian elite, this needle case was an indispensable accessory for travelers embarking on the Grand Tour. The needle case features a white exterior complemented by a delicately dotted border, highlighted with touches of gold paint. The central Wedgwood plaque is a focal point, showcasing a classical mythological scene rendered in white relief against a striking green background, framed by foliate leaves in a blue border. The interior, lined with blue velvet and yellow piping, not only adds a sumptuous visual contrast but also ensures the safekeeping of needles, blending utility with opulence.

19th Century

1/2“ high x 3 3/4” wide x 1 3/8“ deep (1.27 x 9.53 x 3.49 cm)
Bone Needle Box with Wedgwood Placard | M.S. Rau