Antique Victorian Beaded Butterfly Needle Book with Turned Wooden Body A particularly decorative late Victorian needle book in the form of a butterfly, with richly worked beaded wings arranged around a solid turned wooden body. The wings are worked in coloured thread and small glass and metal beads, with dark blue edging and a patterned floral design. The central wooden body is finely turned with repeated ring decoration and contrasting striped inlay-style detailing. The reverse opens to reveal multiple black fabric needle leaves, several still holding assorted pins and needles. The turned wooden centre is solid and acts as the decorative and structural body of the butterfly. There is age-related wear to the textiles and beadwork, including some losses, fraying and wear to the black needle leaves, but the piece retains a strong decorative appearance and plenty of original character. ConditionGood antique condition with an attractive overall appearance. The beadwork and embroidery remain colourful and well preserved, with light age-related wear to the textile and edging. The black fabric needle leaves to the reverse show expected wear from use, including some fraying. The solid turned wooden body remains in good condition with light surface marks. Some old pins and needles are still present. Please refer to the photographs for full condition. DimensionsH: 10 cm x L: 11.5 cm x W: 1.5 cm EraLate Victorian, c.1880–1900
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