Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

The Vesta's sprung hinge is in excellent working order and of course has the strike to the outside.
The Sovereign case is opened by pressing the small little button at the end of the ball finial, and just snaps back shut.

Fully hallmarked in numerous places for Birmingham 1898 together with the makers initials J W for J. Wilmot.
Excellent condition and measuring 3 1/4" long (including ring) x 1 1/4" wide.
Item ID: 31622
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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