Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

The sterling silver top and screw collar bearing the marks of the celebrated silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd. The top engraved with initials, the inner lid fitted with the original cork.
Hallmarks:
CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.

Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "P" for 1889.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Maker's marks partially rubbed but identifiable.
Postage:

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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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