This is a late Victorian figural needle case, carved from cow bone in the form of a parasol or umbrella, with a multiple image stanhope set into the handle, and dating to around 1880 - 90.

The nicely turned handle of the parasol unscrews to reveal a compartment used for keeping needles, etc.

The top of the handle has a stanhope view entitled 'SOUVINER OF KESWICK' (& the small number 251), & has views of

'DERWENTWATER'

'KESWICK'

'FRIARS CRAG - KESWICK'

LORDS AND ISLAND - SKIDDAW'

'BOWDE STONE - BORROWDALE'

'LODORE FALLS'

Keswick was a popular popular holiday destination in the 19th century, & is situated in the Lake District.

Condition is great for its age : there is a little piece of the tip of the parasol missing. The screw fitting is perfect & the stanhope views are clear (the circumference of the stanhope is obscured, which is due to age & does not affect the images).

The total length is approx 4 1/4" or approx 10.8 cm.