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An Excellent George V Silver Sovereign Case
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An Excellent George V Silver Sovereign Case

1900 - 1920
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An excellent silver sovereign case dating from the reign of George V. This stylish piece has a circular silver body with spot hammered decoration in the Arts & Crafts taste. There is a round vacant cartouche to the front and an attaching loop, for use with a fob chain or chatelaine. The case is opened at the top with a push button clasp and the internal mechanism is sprung to facilitate release of the sovereigns. An unusual and desirable collectors piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or dents to the silver. The internal spring is strong.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Two sets of full marks to body, park marks to inside and attaching loop.

Maker :- Aaron Lufkin Dennison.

Date :- Birmingham 1913.

Diameter :- 3 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Height to top of attaching loop :- 4.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this George V Silver Sovereign Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212534
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2313
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Description
An excellent silver sovereign case dating from the reign of George V.
This stylish piece has a circular silver body with spot hammered decoration in the Arts & Crafts taste.
Andrew Cox Antiques

There is a round vacant cartouche to the front and an attaching loop, for use with a fob chain or chatelaine. The case is opened at the top with a push button clasp and the internal mechanism is sprung to facilitate release of the sovereigns. An unusual and desirable collectors piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A circular George V sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered planished surface and a top suspension ring.
fig 1. An Excellent George V Silver Sovereign Case

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or dents to the silver. The internal spring is strong.

fig 2. A circular George V sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered planished surface and a top suspension ring.
fig 2. An Excellent George V Silver Sovereign Case

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Two sets of full marks to body, park marks to inside and attaching loop.

Maker :- Aaron Lufkin Dennison.

Date :- Birmingham 1913.

Diameter :- 3 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Height to top of attaching loop :- 4.5 cms.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this George V Silver Sovereign Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212534
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2313
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Archive I A circular George V sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered planished surface and a top suspension ring.

An excellent George V Silver Sovereign Case

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A circular George V sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered planished surface and a top suspension ring.
An excellent George V Silver Sovereign Case
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A circular George V sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered planished surface and a top suspension ring.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Sovereign cases were popular pocket accessories during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and George V periods, designed to safely store gold sovereigns and half-sovereigns. They featured a spring-loaded mechanism inside to keep valuable coins securely in place while being carried on a watch chain.

Most high-quality sovereign cases were crafted from sterling silver or gold, featuring internal spring-driven brass or silver platforms. Decorative exteriors often featured hand-planished hammered textures, engine turning, or hand engraving, complemented by a hinged lid and suspension ring.

Authentic British silver sovereign cases display full hallmarks, including a makers mark, silver purity mark such as the Lion Passant, an assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the reign of George V from 1910 to 1936.

Today, these historic silver cases are frequently repurposed as distinctive pendant necklaces, attached to keychains, or displayed in curio cabinets and shadow boxes as part of an antique silver collection.

Gently clean sterling silver cases with a soft, lint-free silver polishing cloth to remove surface tarnish. Avoid submerging cases with internal steel springs in liquid polish, as moisture can damage the spring mechanism and cause rust.
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