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Reference: S11576
Period: Edward VII
Year: 1908
Silversmith: Adie & Lovekin Ltd.
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 280.00
Weight: 16 grams loaded grams
Dimensions: 3 cm envelope, height 4 cm
Condition: Very good, snug closure, hinge works well. Loaded plaster paris base visible so we assume felt base missing.
Description: A rare antique silver desk stamp case shaped as an envelope, what makes this case interesting is that it is mounted on a base, for use on a desk. The stamp case envelope is the usual form, with hinged flap with pin for closure, it is mounted at an angle on the circular baluster base, which is weighted with the addition of plaster of paris in the base (we assume it would have originally had a felt base which is now missing). The base is fully hallmarked, the date letter and makers mark "A&LLd" is worn but still legible enough to be certain of the maker. The envelope lid is also hallmarked, with a clear date letter i for 1908. Silver envelope shaped stamp cases must have been popular as many varied examples have survived, but this is the only example we have seen of one mounted on a desk stand. Adie & Lovekin was founded in 1879, they produced a wide variety of silver novelties.
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