A late-Victorian novelty silver cracker pin cushion and sewing box

A late-Victorian novelty silver cracker pin cushion and sewing box,

by Gibson and Langman, London 1898, also marked with a registration number,

the ends of the cracker with worn velvet pin cushions, the central section with a hinged compartment, the cover mounted with a lady with a flute and a gentleman with a trumpet, length 16.8cm, approx. weight 3.4oz.