Fully marked near handle. Further marked with lion passant inside cover. The marks near the handle with wear, particularly to the maker's mark which is only just visible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The decoration and silver handle were added in the 19th century. There are some cracks and marks to the ivory insulators. The inscription on the cover reads 'Ernaldo Lane Coll Omn: Anim Soc 1879'. There is the remains of a further inscription underneath.

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