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Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Stamp Box
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Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Stamp Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of an Edwardian double stamp box with a solid silver frame and leather base. It is a sloped design to make the stamps easier to access and the lid has a half penny and one penny stamp within the frames.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1902 and E.S.Barnsley & Co.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. The are signs of age and use and some wear and minor losses to the leather around the corners and edges and some faint surface marks on the silver frame but nothing detrimental. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the World £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Silver Stamp Box to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08789299
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 124 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Birmingham date letter c: 1902.
Anchor and lion marks: Birmingham sterling silver.
Maker's mark E.S.B: silversmiths E S Barnsley and Company.
Original Edward VII stamps under glass: contemporary postal issue.
Surface wear on the leather base: honest age from desk handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112757
Description
A good example of an Edwardian double stamp box with a solid silver frame and leather base.
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It is a sloped design to make the stamps easier to access and the lid has a half penny and one penny stamp within the frames.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Stamp Box

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1902 and E.S.Barnsley & Co.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. The are signs of age and use and some wear and minor losses to the leather around the corners and edges and some faint surface marks on the silver frame but nothing detrimental. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the World £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Silver Stamp Box to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08789299
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 124 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Birmingham date letter c: 1902.
Anchor and lion marks: Birmingham sterling silver.
Maker's mark E.S.B: silversmiths E S Barnsley and Company.
Original Edward VII stamps under glass: contemporary postal issue.
Surface wear on the leather base: honest age from desk handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112757
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base.

Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Stamp Box

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View X
Archive XI An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View XI
Archive XII An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base. View XII
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An Edwardian sterling silver double stamp box featuring two glass apertures displaying green half-penny and red one-penny stamps set on a dark leather-covered base.
Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Stamp Box
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsDual stamp apertures, Hallmarked silver lid, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

An Edwardian double stamp box combines a solid sterling silver frame with a dark brown leather-covered base in a rectangular desk accessory. The sloped design provides easy access to stamps, while the hallmarked silver lid contains two glass apertures framing a green half-penny stamp and a red one-penny stamp. Clear hallmarks for Birmingham, 1902 and E.S.Barnsley & Co appear on the top edge of the silver mount, accompanied by faint surface marks from age and use, plus minor wear and losses to the leather corners. Measuring 3 cm high, 6.5 cm wide and 4 cm deep, the piece offers a compact profile suited to a traditional gentleman's library or modern home office desk. Placed beside stationery and writing instruments, it serves both a decorative and practical function for storing and displaying postage stamps.

FAQs

Stamp boxes became prominent desk accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods following the widespread use of adhesive postage stamps. Silversmiths produced specialised containers in sterling silver to store single or multiple stamp denominations neatly on writing tables.

These boxes typically feature sterling silver lids or casings fitted over bases made from dark hardwoods, leather, or slate. The top lids frequently incorporate glass panels to protect and display sample postage stamps.

Authentic British pieces bear official assay hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter corresponding to the Edwardian era (19011910), and a registered makers mark.

This functional object can be placed on an office desk, coffee table tray, or bookshelf to add historical detail. It serves as an accent piece within traditional, vintage, or eclectic interior schemes.

Silver elements should be polished gently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish. Direct immersion in water must be avoided to prevent damage to internal linings, glass seals, or paper stamps.
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