Unusual Silver Stamp Case Birmingham 1898

A most unusual and rare, Victorian, solid silver stamp case. The case is in the form of a small rectangular box (deeper than the usual envelope style stamp case) and opens like a book and is beautifully decorated on one side with a lovely floral pattern , the other side of the case is decorated similarly and has a small empty cartouch in the corner. When opened, the inside has a very unusual spring loaded frame in which the stamps would sit. The underneath of the lid is gilded and shows the clear hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1898 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. The maker's marks are for the renowned silversmith's Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. There is a loop attached for a fob or chatelaine.

 

A collector's item, due to the rarity of this item and the most attractive design of the case.

 

Condition: This case is in great antique condition.

 

Hallmarks and maker's marks: Birmingham 1898 by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings.

Measurements:

3 cm x 2.6 cm x 8.6 mm approx.

Weight: 13.09 grams approx

 

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