Of oval cylindrical section with a hinged lid. Flat chased decoration of rocaille C scrolls with foliage to the rim areas, also to the hinge area. Engraved underneath with contemporaneous initials JK or TK in Scots cursive script surmounted by an Earl’s coronet. Length - 5.5 cm / 2.2 inches Weight – 91 grams / 2.93 oztProvenance:Collection of Elizabeth Vere Drummond Birdwood, 1st Baroness Birdwood (1909 – 1997), daughter of Sir George Drummond Ogilvie (1882-1966) who was in the Indian Political Service. From 14 October 1932 to April 1937 he was responsible for the administration of the former province of British India, Ajmer-Merwara, as Chief Commissioner. Thence by descent.Notes:Candidates for the initials include: Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Kincardine (1663–1739/1740) James Lyon, 7th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (circa 1702 – 1735) Thomas Lyon, 8th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (1704- 1753) Thomas Hay, 9th Earl of Kinnoull (1710-1787) Thomas Kennedy, 9th Earl of Cassillis (1726-1775)