Robert Bush Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

All around the edge is decorated with flowers and leaves.
It's hallmarked underneath with the German maker’s marks for Schleissner and Sohne.
Under the aegis of Daniel Schleissner the firm was one of the pre-eminent producers of top quality silverware in the latter years of the 19th century.

With the stork and baby decoration you would think it would be a gift for a christening, but this beautiful box could also be used on a desk or dressing table.
It weighs 197.6 grams
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Robert Bush Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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