Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Case Pendant on Silver Chain
Antique Sterling Silver Sovereign Case Pendant on Silver Chain
The antique, sterling silver pendant is in the form of a sovereign case with a hinged ring bale. The sovereign case has a lid and back with engraved decoration and the lid has a vacant cartouche. The sovereign holder inside is sprung. The case is opened by pushing a sprung button. The chain is later than the pendant and is in the form of a long curb chain.
The sovereign case is marked is marked inside the lid with the maker’s mark “S&B” and has the hallmark for Birmingham; the lion passant sterling silver mark; and the date letter “h” for 1907. The coin holder has the same sterling and date letter mark. The ring bale has a sterling mark. The chain is marked “925”.
Weight 24.1g (chain 8.1g; sovereign case 16.0g)
Age 1907 with later chain
Dimensions Chain - circa 70cm long; 2.5mm wide
Pendant – 47mm long with bale;
31mm diameter x 15.5mm thick holder
Origin England
Condition Very good, slight dents in holder
Stock Code BG367/8
