Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
There is an attaching ring to the top for a pendant or chatelaine and the interior is richly gilded. The silver thimble is also assayed for the same date, suggesting that it is the original. A fine and desirable collector's piece, usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £8.00 UK
£16.00 Europe
£22.00 Rest of the World
Condition :- Excellent with no dents, holes or splits to the thimble or the case.
Date :- Birmingham 1907.
Maker :- Henry Matthews.
Height :- 4.7 cms.
Diameter :- 2.5 cms.
Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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