{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-silver-sovereign-case-dennison-birmingham-1907","title":"Antique Edwardian Silver Sovereign Case – Dennison, Birmingham 1907","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally well-preserved Edwardian sterling silver sovereign case, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907 and bearing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA.L.D maker’s mark of the Dennison Watch Case Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the reign of Edward VII, this elegant circular case recalls the days when gold sovereigns were carried as everyday currency. Its bright silver finish and compact proportions make it a charming example of a practical gentleman’s accessory from the early twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA press button within the suspension ring releases the hinged lid, revealing a finely engine-turned, spring-loaded coin platform. The case opens smoothly and closes with a satisfying snap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior carries the Birmingham anchor, sterling silver lion passant and date letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“h” for 1907\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the A.L.D mark and the stamped number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e362\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Further marks appear on the suspension ring, adjoining ball fitting and edge of the sprung coin section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dennison Watch Case Company, marked A.L.D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edwardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birmingham, 1907\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length, including suspension ring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 47 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension ring diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal coin section:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 362\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Push-button release with hinged lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engine-turned, spring-loaded coin platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition, with a very clean, bright appearance and light surface marks consistent with age. The push-button opening operates easily, and the lid snaps securely shut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved piece of Edwardian silver for the antique collector or enthusiast of historic coin accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase only; no coin included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serendipity Jewellery - Isle of Wight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56545075528059,"sku":"PL178","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9223\/0457\/files\/1907-bham-half-sovereign-holder-closed.jpg?v=1793098591","url":"https:\/\/isle-of-wight-jewellery.co.uk\/fr\/products\/antique-edwardian-silver-sovereign-case-dennison-birmingham-1907","provider":"Serendipity Jewellery - Isle of Wight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}