The Columbian Egg Needle Case

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A Columbian Egg Needle Case. This highly collectible egg features a charming woman demonstrating how to use the needle case. The needle case itself is made of wood and when the top of the egg is removed, a storage cylinder for needles is revealed. The egg was used for darning socks and gloves. The darning egg combined with a needle case makes it an attractive and utilitarian piece. This piece is marked Art No. 30, Germany.

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16HOU011-038