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Antique Silver Edward VII Stamp Box Made in 1904
William Walter Antiques Ltd
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Antique Silver Edward VII Stamp Box Made in 1904

1900 - 1920
Description

A very rare and heavy antique silver triple stamp box. The heavy oblong box opens up to reveal a tray which can slide in and out with room for three types of stamps.

Both the interior of the box and the sliding tray are beautifully gilded.

A lovely piece of of Edwardian silver that feels gorgeous in the hand and is in excellent condition.

Dimensions: height 3.2 cm, length 6.6 cm, width 4.9 cm; weight 4.72 troy oz.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
4.9cm (1.93")
Declaration

William Walter Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Stamp Box to the 1900s.

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SA987492
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W234x35
Description
A very rare and heavy antique silver triple stamp box.
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The heavy oblong box opens up to reveal a tray which can slide in and out with room for three types of stamps.
William Walter Antiques Ltd

Both the interior of the box and the sliding tray are beautifully gilded.

A lovely piece of of Edwardian silver that feels gorgeous in the hand and is in excellent condition.

Dimensions: height 3.2 cm, length 6.6 cm, width 4.9 cm; weight 4.72 troy oz.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
4.9cm (1.93")
Date of Manufacture

William Walter Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Stamp Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA987492
Dealers Internal Ref
W234x35
William Walter Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021
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William Walter Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Antique Silver Edward VII Stamp Box made in 1904

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William Walter Antiques Ltd
Telephone 0207 242 3248
Location
London Silver Vaults
53-64 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1QS
United Kingdom
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William Walter Antiques Ltd
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An open Edwardian sterling silver stamp box featuring three sloped internal compartments and British hallmarks stamped inside the hinged lid.
Antique Silver Edward VII Stamp Box made in 1904
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An open Edwardian sterling silver stamp box featuring three sloped internal compartments and British hallmarks stamped inside the hinged lid.
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An Edwardian silver stamp box is a specialised desktop container designed during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910) to store loose postage stamps. These boxes typically feature sloped interior divisions that allowed easy removal of paper stamps.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often featuring hand-soldered hinges, sloped metal compartments, and gilded interior surfaces. The interior gilding was applied to prevent the silver from tarnishing or reacting with gummed stamp adhesives.

Authentic pieces carry official British hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling silver, and a specific date letter corresponding to the Edwardian era. The interior structure usually retains distinct angled partitions specifically sized for historic postage stamps.

An antique stamp box can be styled on an office desk, console table, or library shelf as a refined decorative object. It can also function as a small storage container for paperclips, small jewellery pieces, or modern trinkets.

Clean sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish to remove oxidisation without damaging the metal. Avoid immersing pieces with internal gilding in harsh liquid cleansers to preserve the original surface finish.
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