Edwardian Novelty Silver Davenport Desk Stamp Box / Vesta Box

James Deakin & Sons, Chester 1901
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An extremely rare Edwardian novelty silver Stamp Box combined with a Vesta Box, made in the form of a Davenport Desk, the hinged pull-out match box in the base with an applied silver striker above. The sloping stamp compartment in the top beneath a lid with glass window protecting an Edwardian one and a half penny stamp, leather base and interior lid. The sides embossed with "Reynolds Angels".

By James Deakin & Sons, Chester, 1901.

See:- Les Boites a Timbres (Stamp Boxes) by Brian Beet, fig K8.

Sold - £950.00

Condition
In fine condition
Dimensions
H
69 mm (2.72 inches)
W
50 mm (1.97 inches)
D
50 mm (1.97 inches)
Weight
85.00 Grams (2.73 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS160722B
Medium
Silver