Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
The fittings including the three pierced or reticulated feet are made from gilded brass. Once the lid is opened, a floating plinth is revealed with a gilded beaded border which is where the pocket watch would hang from the hook at the top, the diameter of the velvet pad is approximately 1 1/2" made for a smaller watch.
Item ID:39454
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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