Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
The cards are held in the inside of the lid and with the base flipped backwards it allows the case to be used to display the current suit in play. A wonderful and usable piece and great gift for the card player. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK
£12.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the silver. The suit cards are all clear and unrubbed.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.
Maker :- Payton, Pepper & Sons Ltd.
Date :- Chester 1906.
Height open :- 2.8 cms.
Width :- 2.5 cms.
Depth open :- 3.2 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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