A Edwardian antique sterling silver and mother of pearl needle box, London 1905 by Maurice Freeman Of rectangular form with shaped thumbpiece, the mother of pearl inset lid carved with a scene of a Chinese traveler against a floral and geometric ground. Fully marked to the base flange. Together with a Victorian silver purse aide memoire 1878 by George Unite, with basket weave engine turned decoration and presentation inscription, cased. (2) Needle box length - 5.8 cm / 2.25 inches Purse Length - 8 cm / 3.1 inches