Collectibles-General (Antiques)/antique needles

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Expert: - 10/30/2009


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I would like to know the value, if any, of a set of needles I found in my attic.  They are in the original package.  W Crowley & Sons Patent Lion Brand Gold Eye Sharps 8 Made in England.  Inside the package is the date 1893.  There are 16 needles in the package.

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Hello Tina.  I can't tell you much without a picture.  Condition and whether the needlebook is complete has a great deal of bearing on value.  You may want to check ebay for selling prices on similar needlebooks.  There are also a number of needlebook sites on the internet.  Try Rosie's Needlebook Museum to start.  Barbara

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Barbara K. Acchino

Experience

I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Organizations
ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club

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"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

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I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

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TCI's President's Award

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