RARE CIVIL WAR NAVY SAILORS NEEDLE CASE. DATED ON TOP SECTION "USN 1862". WOODEN TUBE USED TO HOUSE SAIL NEEDLES. EXTERIOR TOOLED WITH LINE MOTIF DECORATION. 7 1/2" OVERALL. TOP 2 1/2" SECTION PULLS OFF. VERY GOOD CONDITION OVERALL, WITH ONE TRIVIAL 1 1/2" CRACK IN TOP SECTION, NOT AFFECTING MARKINGS. A NICE RARE ITEM FOR THE CIVIL WAR NAVAL COLLECTOR.
