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Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Case Holder 1899 Victorian
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for sale €146     $159
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Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Case Holder 1899 Victorian

19th century
Description

A high quality English antique solid sterling silver sovereign case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with the maker being JH. It has been superbly made being engraved on both sides. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just the odd faint mark. It measures 2 inches (5.2cms) long including the loop by 1.5 inches (3.7cms) and weighs 22 grams. A well made piece.

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

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SA1237774
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316/53/42
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Description
A high quality English antique solid sterling silver sovereign case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with the maker being JH. It has been superbly made being engraved on both sides. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just the odd faint mark. It measures 2 inches (5.2cms) long including the loop by 1.5 inches (3.7cms) and weighs 22 grams. A well made piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Sovereign Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1237774
Dealers Internal Ref
316/53/42
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An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid.
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Archive I An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid.

Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Case Holder 1899 Victorian

Archive II An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid. View II
Archive III An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid. View III
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Archive V An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid. View V
Archive VI An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid. View VI
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An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid.
ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SOVEREIGN CASE HOLDER 1899 VICTORIAN
Ref: SA1237774
An open circular Victorian sterling silver sovereign case displaying an internal spring-loaded coin platform and hallmarks on the inner lid.
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  • ObjectSovereign Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpring-loaded mechanism, Engine-turned platform, Hinged cover, Fob loop

This Victorian antique sovereign case comes in solid sterling silver with a reflective metallic finish and silver coloration. The circular pocket piece contains an internal spring-loaded coin platform with fine engine-turned concentric circles, a hinged cover secured by a clasp, and an integrated fob loop at the top for attachment. The inner lid reveals clear British hallmarks and maker marks reading JH. Signs of age include faint surface marks across the metal body. Measuring 5.2 cm long including the loop by 3.7 cm wide, the piece serves as a compact historical collectible for display inside a gentleman's library or study cabinet. It can sit on a desk, within a glass display case, or on a collector shelf as a decorative antique accent. The solid metal container functions equally well as a portable heritage accessory for historical reenactments or traditional pocket storage.

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Sovereign cases became popular in Great Britain during the nineteenth century to store and protect gold sovereign and half-sovereign coins. Worn primarily by gentlemen as fob attachments on watch chains, these compact cases prevented soft gold coins from rubbing together and suffering friction wear.

Victorian sovereign cases were typically crafted from sterling silver or gold, featuring an internal steel spring mechanism. The internal coin platform was often decorated with engine turning, and the exterior cases were either hand-engraved or smooth polished metal.

Authentic British sterling silver sovereign cases feature official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark, makers initials, and a date letter stamp inside the cover or rim. Original spring mechanisms should still compress and retain alignment.

An antique sovereign case can be styled as a pendant on a modern silver chain, appended to an Albert watch chain, or displayed alongside vintage desk accessories and pocket items in a glazed collectors tray.

To preserve the metal and interior mechanics, gently wipe the exterior with a specialist silver polishing cloth. Avoid submerging the case in liquid silver dip, as moisture can cause internal steel springs to rust and seize.
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