Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
The internal compartment would probably have been used to contain flints. A rare and interesting piece. Dimensions below.

Postage & packing £8.00 UK
£16.00 Europe
£25.00 Rest of the World
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.
Hallmarks :- Readable and clear.
Date :- London 1908.
Maker :- Louis Willmott.
Width :- 4 cms.
Length :- 6.5 cms.
Depth :- 1.5 cm.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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