Sterling silver double sovereign case Chester 1912
This sterling silver double sovereign case was made by E. J. Trevitt and Sons who specialised in small,personal silver items. The case was hallmarked in Chester in 1912. It has the in initials L W engraved on the front, and would have been attached to the owners watch chain and resided in his vest pocket. It measures 56 mm (2.25 inches) in width, is 27 mm ( just over 1 inch) in depth and stands 16 mm ( just under .75 of an inch) high. It is in very good condition and it appears that is has hardly been used. To open the case, you press on the button through which the suspension loop is threaded. The spring action to open the case is still strong, as are the springs in the sovereign holders.
This sterling silver double sovereign case was made by E. J. Trevitt and Sons who specialised in small,personal silver items. The case was hallmarked in Chester in 1912. It has the in initials L W engraved on the front, and would have been attached to the owners watch chain and resided in his vest pocket. It measures 56 mm (2.25 inches) in width, is 27 mm ( just over 1 inch) in depth and stands 16 mm ( just under .75 of an inch) high. It is in very good condition and it appears that is has hardly been used. To open the case, you press on the button through which the suspension loop is threaded. The spring action to open the case is still strong, as are the springs in the sovereign holders.
Description
This sterling silver double sovereign case was made by E. J. Trevitt and Sons who specialised in small,personal silver items. The case was hallmarked in Chester in 1912. It has the in initials L W engraved on the front, and would have been attached to the owners watch chain and resided in his vest pocket. It measures 56 mm (2.25 inches) in width, is 27 mm ( just over 1 inch) in depth and stands 16 mm ( just under .75 of an inch) high. It is in very good condition and it appears that is has hardly been used. To open the case, you press on the button through which the suspension loop is threaded. The spring action to open the case is still strong, as are the springs in the sovereign holders.
