Milward & Sons, needle set.  

A needle case made of Moroccan red leather, containing various needles. The case bears the inscription ‘The Surgeon’s Companion’ and is signed on the inside by H. Milward & Sons, Redditch. Henry Milward & Sons was one of Britain’s most important needle manufacturers. Although best known today for sewing needles and fishing tackle, the company also produced a wide range of medical and surgical instruments, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Measurements 14 x 8 x 2 cm