Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The floral hinged silver lid opens to reveal light gilding to the inside and a pierced grille. The lid and grille unscrew from the body to aid with refilling. A wonderful, rare and collectable piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK
£12.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or holes and no cracks or chips.
Hallmarks :- Unmarked, but tests as silver. This is not unusual for small Victorian silver items.
Date :- c1850.
Diameter :- 3.2 cms.
Height :- 3 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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