Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The top has a small hole to dispense string or twine.

Dating to the late nineteenth century, around 1890 the box has been professionally re-plated by our silversmith. Excellent condition, measuring 3" tall to top of dome with a base diameter measuring 2 1/2". Any gold tones in the photographs is simply overhead lighting.
Item ID: 34012
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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