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ANTIQUE #SA789118

Rare Edwardian Silver Retractable Seal & Wax Holder

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A rare and unusual, Edwardian, solid silver retractable seal & wax holder. The holder has a slider button on one side which is retractable and enables extending the wax and retracting it back into the container. Unusually, the seal at the top has not been engraved. The surface is a lovely plain polished silver and full hallmarks are visible on one side for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1905 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. The silver maker''s mark is also clear: Grey & Co.
 
 
 
A lovely item would make a wonderful gift!
 
 
 
Condition: In good antique condition, with some light indentations on some of the polished surfaces, notably near the slider button. (see images).
 
 
 
Hallmarks: Birmingham 1905 by Grey & Co.
 
 
 
Measurements: Length 8 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.9 cm
 
Weight: 34 grams
 
 
 
Weights and measurements are approximate.
 
 
 
NJLK86-10
 
 
 
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Antique SA789118 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD