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NEEDLE TIN
c. 1890 - 1900Subcollections
Overview
Metal cylinder.
Top is a screw fixture which turns to a number to dispense appropriate needle.
Shaft is painted metallic green with black writing; instructions on the base and makers identification on the side.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.514
Item type
Objects
Themes
Material
Metal
Width
15 mm
Height or length
60 mm
Inscriptions and markings
JAHNCKE'S MITRAILLEUSE NEEDLE CASE / BEST ENGLISH EGGEYED 50 SHARPS STEEL NEEDLES.
Contextual information
JAHNCKE'S PATENT MITRAILLEUSE refers to the resemblance to the long barreled military volley guns.
Place made
Islington, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
"Tin box manufactures of Canonbury Works, Dorset Street, Islington {later renamed Dove Street}. Founded in 1873 by Ernest Jahncke and incorporated in 1893. Bryant and May acquired an interest in 1895, Jahncke boxes being used for their wax vestas. Jahncke Ltd was liquidated in 1963." From UK National Archives.
(https://www.londonremembers.com/subjects/jahncke-ltd)
"Tin box manufactures of Canonbury Works, Dorset Street, Islington {later renamed Dove Street}. Founded in 1873 by Ernest Jahncke and incorporated in 1893. Bryant and May acquired an interest in 1895, Jahncke boxes being used for their wax vestas. Jahncke Ltd was liquidated in 1963." From UK National Archives.
(https://www.londonremembers.com/subjects/jahncke-ltd)
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Last modified
Sunday, 10 April, 2022
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