An early 20^th century silver and guilloche enamel needle and thread case, probably German, Pforzheim circa 1910

Formed as an egg, with engine turned decoration topped with translucent violet enamel and gilt papillon enamel to either end. The hinged lid opening a gilt interior containing a removeable section with three bobbin sections for threads and a pull off cap for needles. Apparently unmarked.

Length – 5 cm / 2 inches

A similar enamel egg marked for Meyle and Mayer of Pforzheim was sold these rooms, 20^th Feb 2018, lot 62 (£170 hammer)