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I have this unusual sterling Gorham clam shell case with a compass inside, has a loop on top for attaching to a chain perhaps? The hallmark dates the piece to 1886.
My question to you is.................what is it? What purpose did it serve?

Hi tzarevich,

How large is this piece? And can you show us the marks?

Trev.

The piece measures approximately 6 cm

Here are the marks.

It's missing a collapsible silver cup, a silk tassel would have been at the top - would have been tucked into a pocket for travel, the hunt, other sporting activities, etc.

~Cheryl

If at all interested, here is a clip from an 1888 Gorham catalog, it's described as 'collapsion or pocket cup with case'...

~Cheryl