An early 18th century silver bodkin / needle case

An early 18th century silver bodkin / needle case, unmarked, circa 1740, tapering panelled form, engraved with alternate panels of scroll s and trellis decoration, the screw off cover with a reel for cotton, the screw-off globular base possibly for wax, length 8.5cm, approx. weight 1oz. Purchased form Christie's South Kensington, 21 January 1985.