Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
The lid is hinged, opening to reveal a compartment for paperclips, pencil etc. A most interesting and unusual collector's item, still usable today.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK
£15.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Very good, with no splits or holes.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full set to base and corresponding part set to lid and again to the interior.
Maker :- Alfred Clark.
Date :- London 1908.
Width :- 6 cms.
Depth :- 5.5 cms.
Height :- 2.75 cms. (lid closed).
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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