Of rectangular form with rounded corners, hinged lid raised by a scalloped thumbpiece, the base with beaded rims. Engraved decoration of trailing foliate forms and borders, the lid engraved with a presentation inscription reading “To Samuel Dorkin Esqr as a memento of the Donors Appreciation of a grateful act of kindness 1870”. Gilt interior. Housed in original fitted leather case. Fully marked to the base and lid interior. Length -13.3 cm / 5.5 inches Weight - 546 grams / 17.55 oztProvenance:Collection of Frank Graham, who published Margaret A. V. Gill (1978) a hanbook of Newcastle silver