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Edwardian 9ct Gold Sovereign Case

765S
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Written by Olly Gerrish

During the Victorian and Edwardian period, a sophisticated means of coin storage was invented, the sovereign case. These were small, portable boxes fashioned into a cylindrical shape. Inside the sovereigns could be placed in sprung fittings. Today these lovely items are worn as a decorative pendant. This example is 9ct gold and was made in Birmingham in 1905. it has been engraved on both sides with a scroll pattern and has a plain shield shaped field engraved with the initial “J”.

The Essentials

Item Number:
765S
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 4.7cm
Diameter 3cm
Era & Origin:
Provenance:
English
Discovered:
3 years ago

Hallmarks

Assayed in 1905
Assay Office:
Birmingham Birmingham Assay Office
Millesimal Fineness:
  • 9ct gold
Early Fineness:
  • 9ct gold

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