THE COLLECTIONS OF JANET & JACK THORNTON
Wednesday, 12 - Monday, 24 November 2025

Two fine boxwood needle cases, one turned as a chess piece Queen, the other a double ended cylinder,

Estimate: $140 - $280

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Lot Details

the 'Queen' with ebony orb finial, unscrewing to reveal a set of tambour hooks for beading or embroidery, H.110mm. The Cylinder unscrewed reveals a bobbin needle case at one end and a thimble to the other, L.140mm


Two fine boxwood needle cases, one turned as a chess piece Queen, the other a double ended cylinder, Image 1++