NEEDLE HOLDER

Description:

ANTIQUE

MITRAILLEUSE

NEEDLE CASE -NEEDLE PRESERVER

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CONDITION: EXCELLENT (see photos for details)

MATERIAL: METAL

MANUFACTURER: G.TOWNSEND & CO

LENGTH: 2.25"approx.

AGE: c1880's

ORIGIN: REDDITCH

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In 1868 the French introduced a breech-loading machine gun with several barrels fitted together so it could fire bullets simultaneously or singly in rapid succession. It was known as the Mitrailleuse and the name was later used for this style of needle case.

This piece is called the Prince Patented Needle Case Preserver by G. Townsend & co. from Redditch England. It is extremely RARE & is detailed with a Fish on top that turns to release the pins.

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