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Late Victorian Silver Sovereign Case Birmingham 1897
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Late Victorian Silver Sovereign Case Birmingham 1897

19th century
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
Description

A quality late Victorian silver sovereign case with clear hallmarks on the inside lid, sovereign keeper rim and ring for Birmingham 1897. The makers mark on the inside lid is for William Harrison Walter. There is also a product or pattern number 470. The outer case, front and back, is chased with a design of interlaced scrolls. The front bears a shield with engraved initials of the original owner HRF. The case is in excellent condition. It opens by pressing the top button and then opening the lid with thumb and forefinger (not by inserting one’s fingernail at the side). The case is slightly larger than many case of this kind but is still made to house half sovereigns.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.2cm (2.05")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Sovereign Case to the 1890s.

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SA1016475
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Description
A quality late Victorian silver sovereign case with clear hallmarks on the inside lid, sovereign keeper rim and ring for Birmingham 1897. The makers mark on the inside lid is for William Harrison Walter. There is also a product or pattern number 470. The outer case, front and back, is chased with a design of interlaced scrolls. The front bears a shield with engraved initials of the original owner HRF. The case is in excellent condition.
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It opens by pressing the top button and then opening the lid with thumb and forefinger (not by inserting one’s fingernail at the side).
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The case is slightly larger than many case of this kind but is still made to house half sovereigns.

Height
5.2cm (2.05")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Sovereign Case to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016475
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A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring.
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Archive I A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring.

Late Victorian Silver Sovereign Case Birmingham 1897

Archive II A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring. View IV
Archive V A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring. View V
Archive VI A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring. View VI
Archive VII A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring. View VII
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A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring.
Late Victorian silver sovereign case Birmingham 1897
Ref: SA1016475
A circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case featuring hand-engraved foliate motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a top suspension ring.
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  • ObjectSovereign Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Monogrammed cartouche, Suspension loop, Spring-loaded catch
  • SizeH 5.2 cm (2 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This late Victorian silver sovereign case from Birmingham 1897 is a sterling silver pocket accessory created in a Victorian style for a gentleman's library. The silver piece has a polished and chased finish in a bright silver colour. The exterior features dense foliate engraving with interlaced scrolls, a central monogrammed cartouche bearing the initials HRF, a top suspension loop with hallmarks, a spring-loaded catch operated by a top button, and a thumb-press lid opening mechanism. The grey fabric backing beneath the object contrasts with the polished silver. Measuring 5.2 cm high, 3.8 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep, it is sized to house half sovereigns. It serves as a decorative collectible or a practical desk accessory in a modern study or library setting.

FAQs

Sovereign cases were designed in the nineteenth century to securely hold and protect gold sovereign coins, frequently attached to a pocket watch chain for portable daily access.

These cases were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, gold, or silver plate, featuring internal spring-loaded mechanisms to keep coins secured.

Authentic British pieces display official assay office hallmarks, a date letter, and makers marks alongside period-correct hand-engraved foliate patterns or monograms.

Modern collectors frequently wear these cases suspended from Albert chains as pendant necklaces or display them within glass cases alongside antique pocket watches.

Light tarnishing should be gently removed using a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding liquid chemical dips that can strip historical patina or damage internal spring components.
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