Spring Loaded Silver Stamp Case Birmingham 1901

Name: Spring Loaded Silver Stamp Case Birmingham 1901
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA578562
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A most unusual and rare, Edwardian, 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 hinged at the on one side. When opened, the inside has a very unusual spring loaded frame in which the stamps would sit. The style is a lovely plain polished silver on both sides. The underneath of the lid is shows the clear hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1901 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 piece and the fine condition.

Condition: In great antique collector's condition.

Hallmarks and maker's marks: Birmingham 1901 by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank Shepherd).

Measurements: 3 cm x 2.8 cm x 9.5 mm approx.

Weight: 15 grams approx.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

2.8cm (1.10")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA578562

Dealers Internal Reference

NJLE49-05

Dealers Notes

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Description

A most unusual and rare, Edwardian, solid silver stamp case.

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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 hinged at the on one side.

Woodbridge Antiques

When opened, the inside has a very unusual spring loaded frame in which the stamps would sit. The style is a lovely plain polished silver on both sides. The underneath of the lid is shows the clear hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1901 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.