A cased Victorian 9ct gold presentation needle case, by G.H. Johnstone & Co, Birmingham 1897, presented to Lady Faudel-Phillips, wife of Sir Gerorge, Lord Mayor of London, the bright cut engraved case with central crest, the hinged cover engraved 'The Lady Mayoress of London 1896-1897', opening to reveal four segmented compartments each housing needles, the base of the body with two duel slide mechanisms to raise the internal compartments individually, presented within original fitted case, 7cm x 3.5cm, total weight approx 47.3g

Condition Report

Mechanisms in working order, two small holes to each corner of border rim (refer to images), general wear but no significant visible damage, refer to images

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