19th century, hallmarked, constructed in three hinged pieces, each with pierced and chased foliate scroll decoration, the front and rear panels centered by a cartouche-shaped panel cast with a religious figure, with a pierced clasp, together with a copy of ''The Book of Common Prayer'', 1892, New York: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 5'' H x 3.25'' W x 1.25'' D, 7.3 oz troy approximately, est: $400/600

The silver cover with tarnishing, scratches and marks commensurate with age and use. Marked to front panel only. Weight does not include book. The book with front and rear boards front endpaper detached, and stains and chips to several pages.