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
Collection Group
Place of creation
South Staffordshire
Medium
Credit
Harold Raby bequest
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