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Antique George V Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1913
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Antique George V Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1913

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 February 2026 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a super antique George V sterling silver sovereign case measuring 1 1/4" (3 cms) square and hallmarked for Birmingham 1913 with the silversmiths mark for Joseph Gloster Ltd.

It’s in very good condition with no damage, it weighs 19.6 grams and the area inside springs as it should.

It's quite unusual being square shaped and has lovely decoration with no inscriptions or monograms.

This lovely sovereign case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Please visit us at www.robertbushantiques.co.uk if you would like to see our full inventory.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sovereign Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1072589
Dealers Internal Reference
9429
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a super antique George V sterling silver sovereign case measuring 1 1/4" (3 cms) square and hallmarked for Birmingham 1913 with the silversmiths mark for Joseph Gloster Ltd.

It’s in very good condition with no damage, it weighs 19.6 grams and the area inside springs as it should.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver sovereign case featuring engraved scrollwork and a central heart motif with an attached suspension loop.
fig 1. Antique George V Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1913

It's quite unusual being square shaped and has lovely decoration with no inscriptions or monograms.

This lovely sovereign case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Please visit us at www.robertbushantiques.co.uk if you would like to see our full inventory.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sovereign Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072589
Dealers Internal Ref
9429
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An antique sterling silver sovereign case featuring engraved scrollwork and a central heart motif with an attached suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique George V Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1913

Archive II An antique sterling silver sovereign case featuring engraved scrollwork and a central heart motif with an attached suspension loop. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver sovereign case featuring engraved scrollwork and a central heart motif with an attached suspension loop. View III
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Archive X An antique sterling silver sovereign case featuring engraved scrollwork and a central heart motif with an attached suspension loop. View X
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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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An antique sterling silver sovereign case featuring engraved scrollwork and a central heart motif with an attached suspension loop.
Antique George V Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1913
Ref: SA1072589
An antique sterling silver sovereign case featuring engraved scrollwork and a central heart motif with an attached suspension loop.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPocket Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / George V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand-engraved scrollwork, Central heart cartouche, Suspension loop, Spring-loaded closure
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A sovereign case is a small, portable container specifically designed to hold gold sovereign and half-sovereign coins safely in the pocket or attached to a watch chain, gaining popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries when gold coinage was in daily circulation.

These cases were traditionally constructed from sterling silver or solid gold, featuring hinged lids, internal spring mechanisms to secure the coins, and hand-engraved or engine-turned exterior decoration applied by skilled silversmiths.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmark stamps denoting the metal purity, the assay office, and the date letter, alongside makers marks, traditional hinges, and characteristic wear patterns consistent with age.

This piece can be displayed within a glass-topped table display case, styled on a desk alongside other small antiquities, or incorporated into a curated cabinet of curiosities.

Preserve the metal by storing it in a tarnish-resistant cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents, and using a soft microfibre cloth to gently remove natural oxidation without wearing down fine hand-engravings.
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