This rare collectible is a mini BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER which was issued in London by EYRE and SPOTTISWOODE. The hallmarks on the sterling silver cover indicate the date to be 1905-1906.  The  angels heads on the cover are taken from the famous picture by Sir Joshua Reynolds which is shown on the enclosed post card from the Tate Gallery where the oil painting hangs.  The tiny prayer book which measures roughly 2 inches by 2 inches has 702 pages with gilt edges. The owner probably lived in rainy London and must have dropped the prayer book in a puddle at one point because many of the pages show red stains from the back cover which is red leather.  Please see our photos for details.  A thoroughly delightful small treasure from the past.