W. Avery & Son The Bee Case Redditch ~ ANTIQUE Needle Case Circa 1880's

Description

Avery & Son
The Bee Case Redditch
Victorian brass needle case
in form of a bee,
with hinged back, resting on a leaf.
Underside has design registration patent.
June 27, 1872 stamped
W. Avery & Son
The Bee Case Redditch.
THE BEE CASE
Kite Registration Mark under the wings
Hinges via the antennae
The case has holders under each wing
for a needle packets & a well in the body
for loose needles and pins.
No bends or breaks in the body, it has patina.
The loop for one of the antennae is missing.
Tiny latch end of the body is missing.
I have had it to a jeweler
who feels it could be fixed.
The antennae loop is a separate piece.
I leave that to you because
it is charming as it sits.
Size:
The case is 4 1/8" (10.5 cm) long
and 3 7/8" (10 cm) wide.
It stands 3/4" (2 cm) high.
WILL BE BOXED AND INSURED FOR SHIPMENT
NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
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