Tiny Tuesday : Mystery Object

I bought this object, and its quite rare antique contents, with the last Christmas money Mum gave me before her death in December 2022, so it is very special. She knew about my great interest in its history.

Many thanks to ApolloFly and Nicoiseannie for hosting.





(Brass case and sterling silver thimble, a souvenir of the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace at Hyde Park in 1851 - see Extras for photo).