Victorian Patented American Silver & Enamel Envelope Form Double Stamp Case
GORHAM MANUFACTURING CO c1890
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A fine quality late 19th century American patented sterling silver double Stamp Case of envelope form, the front enamelled with a red 2 cents stamp, franked ""New York 1892"" and addressed in black enamel to: ""Miss Grace Holme, Sacred Heart Convent, Roehampton, London, S.W"". The reverse with a received mark for 10.12.92. The silver gilt interior stamped: STERLING PAT JUNE 24 90.
Unmarked but probably by The Gorham Manufacturing Co, New York, c1890
Sold - £485.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair. The pin fastening not holding tightly.
Dimensions
H
30 mm
(1.18 inches)
W
49 mm
(1.93 inches)
D
4 mm
(0.16 inches)
Weight
21.00 Grams
(0.68 troy ounces)
Country
New York
Stock Code
TRS240916
Medium
Silver
Literature
The Society of the Sacred Heart (Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) is an international Roman Catholic religious congregation for women established in France by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800. Members use the suffix ""RSCJ"" which stands for Religieuses du Sacré Cœur de Jésus or Religiosa Sanctissimi Cordis Jesu or Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It has a presence in 41 countries.
The Sacred Heart community and school for girls were established at Roehampton in 1850.
