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Antique Isle of Man Silver Stamp Case
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Antique Isle of Man Silver Stamp Case

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of a small solid silver envelope form stamp case. The top is hinged and there is a small loop on the side for attaching to a fob chain or chatelaine. It is engraved with the symbol for the Isle of Man.

It is hallmarked for Chester 1908 and weighs approximately 3g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are some minor surface marks and some small dinks and general signs of age and use but no major damages and it displays well. The hinge is in good order. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Stamp Case to the 1910s.

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SA1235672
Description
A good example of a small solid silver envelope form stamp case. The top is hinged and there is a small loop on the side for attaching to a fob chain or chatelaine. It is engraved with the symbol for the Isle of Man.
fig 1. An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks.
fig 1. Antique Isle of Man Silver Stamp Case

It is hallmarked for Chester 1908 and weighs approximately 3g.

It is in good condition for its age.

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There are some minor surface marks and some small dinks and general signs of age and use but no major damages and it displays well.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

The hinge is in good order. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Stamp Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235672
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks.
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Archive I An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks.

Antique Isle of Man Silver Stamp Case

Archive II An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks. View II
Archive III An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks. View III
Archive IV An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks. View IV
Archive V An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks. View V
Archive VI An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks. View VI
Archive VII An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks. View VII
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An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks.
Antique Isle of Man Silver Stamp Case
Ref: SA1235672
An envelope-shaped sterling silver stamp case featuring an engraved Isle of Man triskelion and clear hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStamp Case
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEnvelope design, Triskelion emblem, Suspension loop, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An antique silver stamp case is a small, portable container created in the late 19th or early 20th century to protect paper postage stamps from moisture and friction while carried in a pocket or on a watch chain.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, incorporating hinge mechanisms, envelope flap lids, and integrated attachment loops to secure stamps in a compact format.

Authentic silver stamp cases display official assay hallmarks indicating metal purity, the city mark, date letter, and makers mark, along with period-appropriate construction detail and hand-engraving.

An antique silver stamp case can be suspended from a silver neck chain as a pendant, added to a charm bracelet, or displayed inside a glass collectors cabinet alongside other silver novelties.

Silver stamp cases should be gently buffed with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding submersion in liquid cleaners that could compromise delicate hinges or interior mechanisms.
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