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A really wonderful and rare figural brass needlecase by W. Avery & Son.

Circa 1880.

Featuring the burial of poor cock robin, this scene derives from the English folk song / rhyme that dates back to the 15th century.

The family firm ‘Averys’ were founded in 1758 and based themselves in Redditch 15 miles from the centre of the Industrial Revolution- Birmingham.

In the 19th century the Redditch area produced the majority of the world's needles.

Finely worked design using chasing and repoussé techniques. Raised on a velvet and brass studded plinth.