1892 Sterling Silver Memoire card case pencil leather

Extremely Scarce and Important
Thomas Hayes, Silversmith, Birmingham
Victorian 1892 Sterling Silver Aide Memoire & Wallet for Cards, stamps,
money, and note writing, accommodated by structured leather interior.

Also containing a Sterling Silver propelling pencil, and writing slate, (which may be Baleen).
Leather interior is tight, and strong, with no visible impairments, however leather does need cleaning.
Solid Sterling Silver Case:

Length: 4 inches (101 mm)
Width: 3 inches (76 mm)
Depth: 3/8 inches (9.5 mm)
Weight: 97.2 grams

Fully hand engraved in an Art Nouveau style on both sides.
Central cartouche with hand engraved stylized initials EL interwoven.
Overall structural integrity is excellent,
snap clicks open or closed with a tight no gap fit.
Fully Hallmarked at top case front:
T.H. for Thomas Hayes
anchor symbol for Birmingham
Gothic style S for 1892 and the rampant lion symbol for Sterling Silver

NOTE: there are 3 very small indentations on this case at 7 oclock, 11 oclock & 1 0clock on the side with the hallmarks.

Overall condition is 7+ out of 10 with excellent overall eye appeal