Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The case opens with a nice spring action push button at the top and there is a good sized loop for attaching. Inside is the space for holding the sovereigns. Very clear hallmarks and maker's marks are visible on the inside of the case as well as on the top button: Birmingham 1899 by Alfred Wigley.

A stunning item!
CONDITION (see photos):
In excellent used condition, no damage to the silver case and the sovereign storing mechanism and spring loaded push button work perfectly. The hallmarks and maker's marks are very clear.
HALLMARKS: Birmingham 1899 by Alfred Wigley.
MEASUREMENTS:
Diameter: 3.07cm approx.
Height: 4.65 cm(including loop) approx.
Weight: 21.96 grams approx.
Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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