Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
These novelty items were formed in the shape of an envelope and are widely collected. A lovely and unusual example. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK
£16.00 Europe
£22.00 Rest of the World
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The lid closes well.
Date :- Chester 1912.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.
Maker :- Albert Ernest Jenkins.
Width :- 3 cms.
Height :- 2.2 cms.
Depth :- 0.3 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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