Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The text requiring the magnifying glass to be read.

The founder of S. Mordan & Co, a notable English silver and goldsmiths was known for its production of high quality small silver items, such as vesta cases, desk seals and propelling pencils. During the late 19th century, the firm supplied many articles, often in novelty shapes, to a number of notable retailers, such as Asprey & Sons. Today Sampson Mordan novelty items are very sought-after.

Hallmarks:
SM&Co for Sampson Mordan & Co.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "T" for 1894.
Dimensions:
Size of Case 40 mm x 22 mm x 10 mm.
Size of Dictionary 28 mm x 20 mm x 9 mm.
Condition:
Case in excellent condition.

Dictionary in very good condition.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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