Silversmith initials on a 1845 Birmingham cigarette case.

[Corvinus]

I have a cigarette case with what appears as W&C as the makers mark. I can't find any silversmith that matches that. The case's hallmark identifies it as an 1845 Birmingham. Can anyone help with the W&C initials? Unless, that is a dot between the letters and not an &.. The actual halmark on the case is way to small to tell with the naked eye. Any help would be appreciated.

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

That is the mark of Wheeler & Cronin of 30 St. Paul's Square, Birmingham.

I would call that a card case.

Trev.

[Corvinus]

Hello Trev,
Thank you for the quick response!