I have a small pottery container shaped like an upturned top hat. It has a lid with a bird finial. Written across it is " A PRESEN. FROM ACCRINGTON. TO W. HOLDEN AUG. 1909." I have no idea what it's history is so I googled Accrington and here I am.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/etdesoto/12335846835/
Not sure if I have done the picture link correctly.
Any ideas what this might be? Thanks for your help.