Petite Antique Vegetable Ivory Needle Case * English * Circa 1890
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Petite Antique Vegetable Ivory Needle Case * English * Circa 1890:
$68.00
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AntiqueVegetable IvoryNeedle Case
English*Circa 1890
This nicelittle Victorian needle case is carvedof vegetable ivory. Thecondition is excellent with no chips, cracks or other damage and itscrews togetherperfectly. It has a lovely patina and it contains some oldneedles. Itmeasures 2 1/2\" long, more petite than the usual. Somevegetable ivory needlecases are shown on p.163 of Nerylla Taunton\'sbook AntiqueNeedlework Tools &Embroideries.
VegetableIvory comes from the corozo(tagua) nut of a South Americanpalm tree. It has the hardness and texture of ivory and a warm honeycolor. The little spots and ivory like grain are also natural featuresof this material.
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