Mitrailleuse needlecase design was based on French machine gun design of 1850s'. Example of Victorian era's fascination with novelty items. Donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Levinhy family who were a significant artistic family in Victoria, AustraliaMitrailleuse needlecase design was based on French machine gun design of 1850s'. Example of Victorian era's fascination with novelty items. Donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Levinhy family who were a significant artistic family in Victoria, AustraliaRed marbled coloured metal cylindrical needlecase with gold writing. Contains five compartmens of specific sized needles. Rotating lid has indicator to select needle size. Needles removed through hole in the top by shaking. Base labelled JAHNCKE'S MITRAILLEUSE NEEDLE CASE"The Cross-Fox" Needlecase. Motif of two foxes across each other. TRADE MARK. Manufactured by Abel Morrall Ltd. Redditch. Best English stell needles . Egg eyed sharps. (Base is labelled JAHNCKE'S MITRAILLEUSE NEEDLE CASE)mitrailleuse needlecase, levinhy family