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Rare Antique Gold Hinge Sterling Silver Double Sovereign Case 1906
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Rare Antique Gold Hinge Sterling Silver Double Sovereign Case 1906

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Silver Squirrel
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A high quality unusual English antique solid sterling silver and rose gold double sovereign case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the maker being GB. It has been superbly made having a rose gold hinge and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. Highly sprung. It measures 2.5 inches (6cms) long by 1.5 inches and weighs 47 grams. A well made very clean piece.

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

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A high quality unusual English antique solid sterling silver and rose gold double sovereign case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the maker being GB.
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It has been superbly made having a rose gold hinge and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

Highly sprung. It measures 2.5 inches (6cms) long by 1.5 inches and weighs 47 grams. A well made very clean piece.

Antiques over 100 years old are now Tariff Free to the USA.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1229131
Dealers Internal Ref
384/68/31
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An open Edwardian sterling silver double sovereign case with gold hinge detail showing two spring-loaded coin compartments. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open Edwardian sterling silver double sovereign case with gold hinge detail showing two spring-loaded coin compartments. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Antique Gold Hinge Sterling Silver Double Sovereign Case 1906

Archive II An open Edwardian sterling silver double sovereign case with gold hinge detail showing two spring-loaded coin compartments. View II
Archive III An open Edwardian sterling silver double sovereign case with gold hinge detail showing two spring-loaded coin compartments. View III
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An open Edwardian sterling silver double sovereign case with gold hinge detail showing two spring-loaded coin compartments.
RARE ANTIQUE GOLD HINGE STERLING SILVER DOUBLE SOVEREIGN CASE 1906
Ref: SA1229131
An open Edwardian sterling silver double sovereign case with gold hinge detail showing two spring-loaded coin compartments.
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  • ObjectCoin Holders
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpring-loaded mechanism, Gold hinge, Gilded interior, Hallmarks

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A double sovereign case is a small pocket accessory crafted during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras to carry British gold sovereign and half-sovereign coins. These cases featured internal spring-loaded platforms designed to secure the coins whilst carried on a watch chain or inside a waistcoat pocket.

Most antique sovereign cases were made from sterling silver, gold, or silver plate, utilizing internal steel springs to operate the coin mechanisms. High-specification examples often incorporated solid gold hinges, engine-turned detailing on the exterior, and gilded interior surfaces to protect against tarnishing.

Authentic Edwardian sovereign cases feature official British silver hallmarks detailing the assay office mark, lion passant purity mark, makers mark, and specific date letter. Authentic examples also exhibit period-accurate spring tension, correct weight for solid sterling silver, and precise hinge alignment.

In modern interiors, antique sovereign cases are frequently presented within glass-topped collector trays, desk shadow boxes, or curated display cabinets alongside vintage pocket watches. They are also reinterpreted as wearable items by attaching them to modern watch chains or necklace pendants.

Clean the sterling silver exterior using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth, avoiding chemical dips that can enter the casing and corrode the internal steel springs. Store the item in a dry environment inside an anti-tarnish pouch to prevent oxidisation.
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