Help me identify this object!
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Help me identify this object!
 sarah_duce
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Posted: 5 May 2008 10:43PM GMT |
Classification: Query
My father dug up a small silver object a few years ago and I'd love anyones ideas on what it may be. Ive dated it to 1889 and assayed in London from the hallmark. Its 7cm long and a tapered slightly flattened conical shape. Its narrow end has a small ring so it was designed to be hung from somthing. The other end flips open to allow access inside. On the top of the lid is engraved a swan like bird with wings sticking up and a fierce almost serpent head! Any ideas?