Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The body is covered in ox blood leather and opens to reveal a steel bodkin. A delightful, rare and practical piece for the collector. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK
£16.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Good, with no holes, splits or dents.
Hallmarks :- Unmarked, tests as silver. Small items of Georgian silver often carry no hallmarks.
Date :- c1790
Length :- 10.5 cms.
Width :- 2 cms. (widest point).
Depth :- 1 cms.
Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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