antique english sterling silver postage stamp locket chatelaine 1913

Description

Celebrating it's 100th year this year and entering the realm of a true Antique, this very unusual stamp case or box is in the from of a locket, to be worn on a chain. It could also have originally been worn on a Chatelaine.
The case is beautifully engraved with a foliate design on the back and a scroll and foliate design on the front surrounding a vacant cartouche.
It take a little bit of knack to open, the terminal at the end needs to be gently pushed to release the catch and then it requires a gentle help along the join, just like a locket.
Once opened, the two compartments are revealed for keeping postage stamps, one penny stamps one side, and halfpenny stamps the other.
There is a full English hallmark seen on the interior for Birmingham 1913. The makers initials are also present A.E.J for the silversmith, Albert E. Jones. This example is also lucky enough to have and English design registration number, 540975, for the year 1909.
Charming and most unusual and in excellent condition; 1 3/8" x 7/8".
Item ID: 35118
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Antique English Sterling Silver Postage Stamp Locket / Chatelaine - 1913

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

35118

Description

Celebrating it's 100th year this year and entering the realm of a true Antique, this very unusual stamp case or box is in the from of a locket, to be worn on a chain. It could also have originally been worn on a Chatelaine.
The case is beautifully engraved with a foliate design on the back and a scroll and foliate design on the front surrounding a vacant cartouche.
It take a little bit of knack to open, the terminal at the end needs to be gently pushed to release the catch and then it requires a gentle help along the join, just like a locket.
Once opened, the two compartments are revealed for keeping postage stamps, one penny stamps one side, and halfpenny stamps the other.
There is a full English hallmark seen on the interior for Birmingham 1913. The makers initials are also present A.E.J for the silversmith, Albert E. Jones. This example is also lucky enough to have and English design registration number, 540975, for the year 1909.
Charming and most unusual and in excellent condition; 1 3/8" x 7/8".
Item ID: 35118
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 35118

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