It was listed by The Silver Squirrel. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
The Silver Squirrel has dated this piece to the 1910s.
The cased reads 'CHRISTMAS AT THE PICCADILLY HOTEL'. These were made to raise funds to help support those injured during WWI, was there perhaps a fund raising event at the Piccadilly that Christmas? They are in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The case is also in superb condition being free from stains scuffs tears and repairs. They measure approx. 3.75 inches (9.6cms) long by 0.75 inch (1.9cms) wide and have a combined weight 50 grams (excluding the case). Beautifully made very interesting examples and with respects to socially history museum worthy.
The Silver Squirrel has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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