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ANTIQUE #SA1082995

Superb Victorian Silver Sovereign Case Birmingham 1896

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

This pillow shaped silver sovereign case is beautifully engraved to the front and back in an ivy leaf pattern worked in relief with smooth and textured detail. The front has a shield shaped empty cartouche in the centre.
 
 
 
The case has a spring loaded hinged lid with a good action which opens by a push button. It also has a loop for attachment. Once inside, the interior with a rich gilt finish is revealed. There is a single sprung compartment to hold a sovereign, and the cover of this receptacle has fine engine turned engraving. The lid of the case can hold stamps, which are kept in place via a small edge detail.
 
Superb craftmanship is very evident in this lovely case.
 
 
 
Condition: in lovely antique collector''s condition, no dents or marks to the silver and the lid opens and closes perfectly.
 
Hallmarked inside the lid with marks for sterling silver , Birmingham 1896 by silversmith Henry Williamson Ltd.
 
 
 
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Antique SA1082995 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD