Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique George V Sterling Silver and Glass Stamp Box
REF: C8966 / LA511242
£1,395
€1,630
$1,755
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass stamp box; an addition to our collectable antique boxes.
This exceptional and rare antique George V sterling silver and glass stamp box has been realistically modelled in the form of a book.
The glass body of the box is embellished with moulded decoration replicating the details of the book's pages and ribbed spine.
This exceptional box is fitted with a hallmarked mount to the rim and a hinged cover, ornamented with the elucidating engraving 'Stamps'.
The upper plateau of the cover is further ornamented with engraved details, reproducing the book's decoration.
This antique silver box opens to reveal two stamp compartments, moulded within the glass body.
The interior of the cover bears the retailer's mark 'A & J Smith, Aberdeen'.
This exceptional box is a large example for its type.
Dimensions
Length 6.8cm/2.68'
Width 4.9cm/1.93'
Height 2.3cm/0.91'
Origin: Chester, England
measurements
Height:
0.91 in
Width:
1.93 in
Depth:
2.68 in
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique George V Sterling Silver and Glass Stamp Box (LA511242) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1911
declaration
condition
condition
This antique silver stamp box is a superior gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
The engraved decoration is all very crisp.
Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.
The part hallmarks to the rim of the box have wear in keeping with age and location.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silverware.