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Quality Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Coin Case Box Holder 1901
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Quality Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Coin Case Box Holder 1901

19th century
Sold 7 October 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A quality English Victorian antique sterling silver sovereign case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1901 with the maker being Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and the lid closes securely. It measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.8cm) excluding the loop by 0.5 inch (1.5cm) deep and weighs 30 grams. A very nice clean piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Sovereign Case to the Victorian era.

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A quality English Victorian antique sterling silver sovereign case.
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It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1901 with the maker being Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd.
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and the lid closes securely. It measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.8cm) excluding the loop by 0.5 inch (1.5cm) deep and weighs 30 grams. A very nice clean piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Sovereign Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1167118
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An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Quality Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Coin Case Box Holder 1901

Archive II An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background. View II
Archive III An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background. View V
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Archive VII An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background. View VII
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An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background.
QUALITY VICTORIAN ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SOVEREIGN COIN CASE BOX HOLDER 1901
Ref: SA1167118
An open antique sterling silver sovereign case displaying its internal spring mechanism and hallmarks against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectCoin Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned guilloche pattern, Hinged lid, Suspension loop, Internal spring-loaded coin clip

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A sovereign case is a small, pocket-sized container traditionally used during the 19th and early 20th centuries to securely carry gold sovereign and half-sovereign coins.

They were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often featuring internal spring-loaded mechanisms to hold coins in place, and frequently decorated with engine-turned engraving or chased motifs.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining official British hallmark stamps on the interior, which indicate the metal purity, assay office, and date letter of manufacture.

These small pieces are ideal for display inside glass-topped coffee table vitrines, within traditional bookshelves, or as part of a curated collection on a desk or mantelpiece.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently with a soft microfibre cloth designed for silver to preserve the natural patina and avoid damaging delicate mechanical hinges or hallmarks.
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