Saving Vintage Miniature Cocktail Shaker Pin & needle case

Item Reference: Miniature Cocktail Shaker
Description: Vintage miniature cocktail shaker with plain brass badge to front.
We were unsure of it's purpose. However it is not a Vesta since it has no stricker.
Most likely use is for holding needles and pins.
Country of Origin: Not Known
Manufacturers Marks: None.
Date: Circa 1930's
Size: Height just under 2.25 saving inches.
Condition: Some us wear but still a nice thing.