Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The mechanism is made by the Peugeot Brothers. An excellent example, both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK
£16.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or dents. The mechanism works well.
Hallmarks :- Fully marked, with matching marks on both parts of the silver.
Date :- London 1891.
Maker :- John Batson.
Height :- 8.5 cms. (to top of knop).
Base diameter :- 4.5 cms.
Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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