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George V Engraved Silver Envelope Stamp Case by Albert Ernest Jenkins, Chester 1913
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George V Engraved Silver Envelope Stamp Case by Albert Ernest Jenkins, Chester 1913

1900 - 1920
Description

This delightful George V silver stamp case is dated Chester 1913 and bears the marks of Albert Ernest Jenkins. Modelled as an envelope, the cover engraved with foliate scrolls. The back engraved with conforming decorations surrounding a vacant reserve. the side with ring attachment.

Hallmarks:

A.E.J. for Albert Ernest Jenkins.

Chester assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "N" for 1913.

Dimensions:

2.5cm x 3 cm.

Condition:

Good.

Back a little uneven at places.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.3cm (0.91")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Envelope Stamp Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197748
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV62
Description
This delightful George V silver stamp case is dated Chester 1913 and bears the marks of Albert Ernest Jenkins. Modelled as an envelope, the cover engraved with foliate scrolls. The back engraved with conforming decorations surrounding a vacant reserve. the side with ring attachment.
fig 1. An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring.
fig 1. George V Engraved Silver Envelope Stamp Case by Albert Ernest Jenkins, Chester 1913

Hallmarks:

A.E.J. for Albert Ernest Jenkins.

Chester assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "N" for 1913.

Dimensions:

2.5cm x 3 cm.

Condition:

Good.

Back a little uneven at places.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring.
fig 2. George V Engraved Silver Envelope Stamp Case by Albert Ernest Jenkins, Chester 1913

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2.3cm (0.91")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Envelope Stamp Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197748
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV62
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring.

George V Engraved Silver Envelope Stamp Case by Albert Ernest Jenkins, Chester 1913

Archive II An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring. View II
Archive III An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring. View III
Archive IV An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring. View IV
Archive V An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring. View V
Archive VI An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring.
GEORGE V ENGRAVED SILVER ENVELOPE STAMP CASE BY ALBERT ERNEST JENKINS, CHESTER 1913
Ref: SA1197748
An engraved sterling silver envelope-shaped stamp case featuring foliate scrollwork, visible British hallmarks, and a small side suspension ring.
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Silver envelope stamp cases gained widespread popularity in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras following the standardized introduction of adhesive postage stamps. Crafted to protect fragile stamps inside pockets or purses, these novelties were frequently fashioned in the shape of miniature postal envelopes and worn on watch chains or chatelaines.

Most antique stamp cases were constructed from sterling silver, nickel, or gold plate, featuring hinged openings and spring mechanism interiors. Outer surfaces were regularly decorated using bright-cut hand engraving, machine engine turning, or repousse metalwork.

Authentic British pieces carry official assay office hallmarks stamped directly into the metal, indicating silver purity, city of assay, date letter, and makers mark. Look for clear hallmarks such as the Chester coat of arms or the lion passant alongside crisp hand engraving.

These small tactile objects can be repurposed as pendants on a modern silver chain or attached to a bracelet charm collector ring. Alternatively, they can be displayed on an accent tray, inside a glass shadow box, or atop a desk.

Tarnish should be removed gently using a specialized soft silver polishing cloth rather than liquid chemical dips, which can remove dark oxidisation in detailed engravings. Store the piece in a dry, low-humidity environment inside a tarnish-resistant pouch.
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