Edwardian Novelty Silver Gilt Knife Box Stamp Box

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1905
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A rare Edwardian novelty silver gilt Stamp Box modeled as a wooden Knife Box, the bow front and sloping hinged lid engraved with floral garlands and a vacant oval cartouche, the interior with single gilded sloping compartment.

By The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, Co Ltd, London, 1905

Similar silver examples in The "Paris" Collection of Stamp Boxes, sold by Christie's South Kensington, 10/12/2002, Lot 132 and The 'Blue Eyes' Collection of Stamp Boxes, sold by Spink, 15/07/2009, Lot 104.

Sold - £695.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, a small dent to one side
Dimensions
H
59 mm (2.32 inches)
W
40 mm (1.57 inches)
D
40 mm (1.57 inches)
Weight
123.00 Grams (3.95 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
KB12
Medium
Silver Gilt