What is this? Usage? Age? value?

[precise26]

Looks like maybe a cigerette container, but seems too thin to be. It looks real old, and hand made. Has a stamp of an anchor, a lion, and the letter F. Also a faded shield shaped stamp that looks like the letters V,b and maybe L and another letter. It has a hinged top that opens up. Any idea what it is? Maybe its age? Could it be worth something?

Thanks in advanced for all your help.

 

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[IronSpike]

It's a match case.

 

[shaun7]

Could also be a card case

 

[daroofa]

Made in Birmingham, England in 1905 by Williams Birmingham Ltd.

http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham6.html#M

 

[Breezie]

How thick is it, and what are the dimensions? Breezie

 

[diggummup]

Looks like a match safe, if the dimensions are right. Art Nouveau era, similar ones are listed for anywhere from $75 to over $200. It's worth what some is willing to pay for it. Nice piece.

How thick is it, and what are the dimensions? Breezie

Ditto-

 

[precise26]

How thick is it, and what are the dimensions? Breezie

It is 1/4 inch thick( a little more if you count the design of it) and weighs 83 grams. it is 4 1/4 inch by 3 inch.

 

[diggummup]

Oh, that's big. In that case it must be a calling card case, you don't see too many that open from the top like that. Most open from the side and reveal the inside of the case. Still a nice item and worth the same range. Generally the more intricate the the more they sell for.

Made in Birmingham, England in 1905 by Williams Birmingham Ltd.

http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham6.html#M

You got good eyes to catch that MM I had to do a second look to see it.

 

[Mackaydon]

I agree with 'diggummup'.
Here's a similar one described as " Antique Birmingham 1904 Hallmarked Silver Repouse Calling Card Case" that sold for 195 British Pounds.
http://www.jewelscollectingdust.com/archivesoldboxes.htm (scroll down)
Don....

 

[diggummup]

I agree with 'diggummup'.
Here's a similar one described as " Antique Birmingham 1904 Hallmarked Silver Repouse Calling Card Case" that sold for 195 British Pounds.
http://www.jewelscollectingdust.com/archivesoldboxes.htm (scroll down)
Don....

shaun7 actually called it first. Once the dimensions were posted it was a no-brainer.

Could also be a card case

good call.

 

[precise26]

well thank you all for your time, I could not have figured it out on my own. Especially that fast. Job well done!

 

[IronSpike]

Could also be a card case

Good call shaun7

I like it, cool piece