Silver Triple Stamp Holder 1900 - 1920

Name: Silver Triple Stamp Holder
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237644
Price: 215 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesk Accessories
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialSilver, Glass
ColourSilver
MotifsGlazed display windows, Ball feet, Rectangular form

This Edwardian silver triple stamp holder dates from the 1900 period and reflects the style of a gentleman's library desk accessory. The rectangular form is crafted from silver with a polished finish and silver colour, elevated on four small spherical ball feet. The spring-hinged lid incorporates three glazed display windows showcasing miniature postage stamp designs in red, white and purple tones, protected beneath glass panels. Hallmark stampings appear on the metal body alongside a small dent indicating age, while the interior mechanism operates with a spring hinge. Measuring 8 cm in length, the compact piece fits easily on a working surface. Placed upon an office desk or library table, it stores postage stamps within domestic or professional workspaces today.

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A silver triple stamp holder is a specialized desk accessory designed during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras to store three different denominations of postage stamps in distinct compartments.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or nickel silver, often incorporating gilded interiors to prevent chemical reactions with stamp gum, along with glass panels to view the stamps.

Authentic pieces feature full British hallmark impressions indicating the maker, silver purity standard, assay office, and date letter, along with specific construction details like hand-soldered hinges and ball feet.

An antique stamp box works well as a tactile decorative accent on a contemporary desk setup, a curated bookshelf display, or alongside modern stationery accessories.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, taking care to avoid allowing moisture or polish to enter glazed sections containing original paper contents.

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