needlecase & scent case



needlecase & scent case

Summary

A cylindrical case with the deep cap of the needle case sliding on the metal inner sleeve, the inside of both rims are chased with a wavy design. The scent case is screw mounted at the other end, the screw forming the aperture of the case. Enamel on metal and painted in colours. Divided spirally down its length by three blue bands decorated with stars and dots in white enamel; the compartments between are painted in colours with numerous sprays of flowers


Object Name

needlecase & scent case

Dimensions

object: 15.9cm

accession number

1958.539

Place of creation

South Staffordshire

Medium

Credit

Harold Raby bequest

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