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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sovereign Case - 1908
S & A Marsh
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sovereign Case - 1908

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
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An antique Edwardian sterling silver Sovereign case which is circular is shape with a golf ball style finish to the body. There is a push button at the top to open the lid which reveals a spring mechanism in order to house the Sovereigns. This silver Sovereign case would make a useful addition to a collection and could be worn, if so desired . It remains in excellent condition.

Diameter: 3 cms (1.2")

Depth: 1.4 cms (0.6")

Weight: 20 grams

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1908 by A.L. Dennison.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this Sovereign case for UK only.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

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S & A Marsh has dated this Edwardian Silver Sovereign Case to the 1900s.

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SA1233184
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6743
Description
An antique Edwardian sterling silver Sovereign case which is circular is shape with a golf ball style finish to the body.
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There is a push button at the top to open the lid which reveals a spring mechanism in order to house the Sovereigns.
S & A Marsh

This silver Sovereign case would make a useful addition to a collection and could be worn, if so desired . It remains in excellent condition.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered circular exterior, a smooth central cartouche, and a top suspension ring.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sovereign Case - 1908

Diameter: 3 cms (1.2")

Depth: 1.4 cms (0.6")

Weight: 20 grams

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1908 by A.L. Dennison.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this Sovereign case for UK only.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Edwardian Silver Sovereign Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233184
Dealers Internal Ref
6743
S & A Marsh
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An Edwardian sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered circular exterior, a smooth central cartouche, and a top suspension ring.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sovereign Case - 1908
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An Edwardian sterling silver sovereign case featuring a hammered circular exterior, a smooth central cartouche, and a top suspension ring.
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A sovereign case is a small, portable container crafted in the 19th and early 20th centuries specifically designed to hold gold sovereign coins. Often made from sterling silver, these spring-loaded cases protected valuable coinage and were typically attached to an Albert watch chain.

Sovereign cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel, brass, or solid gold. The interiors generally contained steel springs and brass or silver coin-plates designed to keep the coins securely stacked.

Authentic British pieces feature official assay hallmarks, including a lion passant for sterling silver, an assay town mark such as Birmingham or London, a makers mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Modern collectors often wear sovereign cases as unique pendant necklaces on contemporary silver chains or attach them to vintage watch chains as decorative fobs. They can also be displayed in glass dome cases alongside pocket watches and antique curios.

Gently wipe the silver exterior with a soft silversmiths polishing cloth to remove tarnish and finger oils. Avoid submerging the item in liquid cleaning solutions, as moisture can rust the internal steel spring mechanisms.
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