Antique Black Forest Carved Spool & Needle Case, a Hiking Figure PLUS English Treen Measuring Tape antler so you can plainly see

so you can plainly see how vital these were to any host or hostess who expected to regain the company of their visitors

is also nicely preserved with only minor loss which I've noted with "x" on our photos for your review

I'll probably have them rewired so I can use them in my house

The decanter is for water and under-tray protects furniture from the natural condensation that might occur overnight

but I have not found a way to test it

Antique Black Forest Carved Spool & Needle Case, a Hiking Figure PLUS English Treen Measuring Tape antler so you can plainly seeCharming antique Victorian era Black Forest hand carved wood spool & needle case with delightful little hiking figure on top, complete with pack on his back and including a 19th century English treen tape measure! Two pieces included here, well three if you count the lid and base in the needle case alone. Sewing enthusiast or accoutrement collectors, these don't really go together but we're grouping and offering as a pair. Both wonderful old sewing