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Antique Victorian Silver Circular Sovereign Case
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Reference: S1641
Period: Edward VII
Year: 1893
Silversmith: Haseler Brothers
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 230.00
Weight: 14 grams
Dimensions: 2.7 cm diameter, 1.3 cm width
Condition: Excellent, clasp fits snugly, swivel in perfect working condition.
Description: A rare and unusual Victorian silver sovereign case, which holds 5 gold sovereigns. The case is circular and is beautifully designed, it opens on a central swivel, into a semi-circle, with slots for 5 sovereigns. The case has a loop, for attachment to a watch chain (Albert), it can also be worn as a pendant. Both sides of the case are decorated with scrolling foliage, and a tulip like flower. This case is good quality, we have not seen this design before. The hallmarks are clear. Edward and Noble Haseler were established in 1883, they had London premises at 94 Hatton Gardens (Culme, Gold & Silversmiths, pg 220).
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Victorian silver sovereign case
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Silver sovereign case - open
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Victorian silver sovereign case half open
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Haseler hallmarks
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11 on thumb piece
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Scale
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