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Stamp Boxes — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:325
Sale Title:Stamp BoxesLots with images:325
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:63
Date:23-Feb-2022
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Silver wheelbarrow & stamp compartment with stamp insert, silver Birmingham 1909 Saunders & shepherd 'R 520 190 hall marked. Provenance: David Feldman Primrose collection May 2000 7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm high
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Ebony letter opener or paper knife, with double stamp compartment, silver engraved band 'H.A. Patent' slides open to hold stamps. Provenance: David Feldman, Switzerland, the Primrose collection, May 2000. 32 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm high
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1903 Asprey sterling silver triple stamp coil dispenser (three slots and rollers inside) by Charles & George Asprey, retailed by Asprey. Marked on skirt 'Pa. App For' hallmarked. 11 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm high. Provenance: Spink, London, the 'Blue Eyes' collection July 2009. See: similar but only double slot - Brian Beet's book 'Stamp Boxes' page 28 item A6.
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Silver plate letter opener, together with single stamp compartment in the handle, surrounded by imitation rope embellishment, cutting blade with engraved floral design, pansy on stamp box lid. USA. Provenance: ex John Murr collection. 26.5 x 3.8 x 1 cm
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Rare Asprey sterling silver hallmarked stamp dispenser 1906, Lantz patent by William Hornby and retailed by Asprey. The base to hold multiple stamps, the top with a wetter compartment. Provenance: Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 5.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm high other notes: similar in principle to the MacNeill's patent (see lot 7), the envelope is conveniently wetted from the cavity in the handle and the stamp is applied from the stack held in the base by depressing the sprung action handle.
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Silver novelty box modelled as a console table with double stamp compartment, by a & J. Zimmerman Birmingham 1915 hallmarked 346 815. Provenance: David Feldman, Switzerland, the Primrose collection, May 2000. 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm high
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Very rare sterling silver stamp box 'Macneill's patent stamp Applicator,', London assay 1869 by Robert Hennell. Small square design, the sides with engraved scroll work and the top showing embossed profile of Queen Victoria and 'Patent' flanking Macneill's monogram. Provenance: Spink 'Blue Eyes' collection July 2009. Other Notes: the earliest silver stamp box in the Ellot collection and pre-dates the general production of silver cases by some ten years. It is not known whether these cases were made for…
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1904 sterling silver pig trough stamp Wetter, hallmarked Birmingham by William Aitken. Provenance: Harriet Somerville Antiques, Auckland, May 2010. 8 x 3.5 x 1.7 cm trough; pig 5 x 2.2 x 1 cm
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Rare 1904 Asprey sterling silver stamp dispenser in the form of a post box, by William Hornby and retailed by Asprey, marked on base 'Pa. App for. Hallmarked. Provenance: Spink blue eyes collection. July 2009. 4.3 cm diameter, 6.6 cm high
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Silver capstan inkwell complete with green glass insert and small drawer to base to accommodate stamps, hallmarked 'Cs & Fs,' Birmingham for Saunders and shepherd. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, August 1996. 10 diameter, 5.5 cm high
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1902 silver Birmingham hallmarked inkstand compendium, by Sanders & Mackenzie (Ernest Wilfred Sanders & Henry Arthur Mackenzie), complete with two silver topped glass inkwells either side of a double stamp compartment box, silver lid engraved, with pen rest at rear. Presented for services to the Belfast stock exchange, May 1929. Other Notes: the stock market crashed on 29 October 1929-30 November 1929. See: similar Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, Ltd. 21 x 10 x 7 cm…
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Rare circa 1900 leatherette 14 compartment stamp box and writing box, complete with key. Retailed by J.C. Vickery, 181-183 Regent Street W, Royal Patronage, fine condition with gold tooled tray for the postage stamps. Brass lock marked 'Bramah Improved.' Provenance: Stuart Eggleton Blurcue Ltd, London. 20 x 8 x 5 cm high
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1902 silver letter opener with stamp compartment handle, silver hallmarked Birmingham 1902 by Albert Cohen and Charles Solomon. With engraving 'Happy Christmas'. Provenance: Phillips auction 1997. 14 x 2.5 x 5 cm high
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Victorian period Housekeepers' chatelaine, complete with penknife, corkscrew and Buttonhook, sterling silver sewing thimble in plated acorn case, Notepad, pin cushion scissors and stamp box, plus an American sterling siler propelling pencil. At the top is a decorated 'Shield' hook for attaching to the housekeeper's belt. Provenance: Thames Antiques 1993.
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European Housekeepers' chatelaine (early 19th century style), probably silver gilt, the suspension panel in high relief with pan, St. George and the dragon and cherub's head. The panel and three chains set with simulated pearls and garnet cabochons. Marked 'Hw' '4'. Provenance: Victorian gilt Antiques, Auckland
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Gold plated sovereign and half sovereign case. Provenance: Hastings Antiques (Hamilton antique ) Feb. 1996
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9ct gold sovereign case with 'Auckland Savage Club' engraving. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, July 1996. 5.5 x 3.7 x 2 cm
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Miniature silver coal scuttle stamp box, the lid embossed with angelic cherubs, lid hinged at the bottom. Marks include Rd430769 U, hallmarked Sheffield 1906. Provenance: Jubilee hall Antiques. 3.5 x 2.5 x 35H
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Silver coal scuttle, complete with insert in lid for postage stamp, lid hinges at the top. Marks include RG 430769 and maker's mark Sb&SLt. Hallmarked Birmingham 1904. Provenance: Ex Argyll Etkin
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1906 Asprey sterling silver single stamp coil dispenser (one slot and roller inside), marked 'Asprey & Sons Bond St W' marked on skirt 'Patent' hallmarked C&G (Charles & George Asprey). Provenance: Ex Argyll Etkin. See: similar but double slot Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 5.5 x 4.7 x 4 cm high
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Early 20th century German.800 silver single slot stamp coil dispenser, modelled on a dog kennel, complete with fine dog on guard duty. German post 1886 assay mark and maker's mark for Martin Mayer, Mainz, Germany Provenance: John Murr collection. 5 x 4 x 3 cm high
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Silver plate double compartment stamp box, lid pivots (top left corner) turns to open. Top decorated with a model of a bearded gnome and replica envelope. Fine condition and embellishment first class modelling. Provenance: John Murr collection valuation. 6.5 x 4.2 x 5 cm high
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Birmingham circa 1900 hallmarked silver and leather single compartment stamp box, the sloped front hinged lid mounted with silver frame showing a single window, opening to a single compartment (1d black Dj). See: similar but no 1d black in Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 4 x 3.5 x 3 cm high
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1902 hallmarked silver three compartment stamp box by William Henry sparrow, plain trough design with hinged lid at top with three windows opening to three concave compartments, on four ball feet, a few minor knocks but generally fine. 9 x 3.5 x 2 cm high
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Chester 1904 hallmarked silver three compartment stamp box and glass reservoir moistener combined, by King & Sons, plain trough design with hinged lid at top with three windows opening to three concave compartments. Fine. Provenance: Harriet Sommerville Antiques 1996. See: similar (but with glass roller) Spink blue eyes collection July 2009.
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Birmingham 1900 hallmarked silver two compartment stamp box by Cs &Fs Saunders and shepherd, plain trough design with spring loaded hinged lid at top with two windows opening to two concave compartments, on four ball feet, a few dings but generally fine. Provenance: Harmers of London auction 1997. See: similar Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 6.3 x 3.6 x 1.8 cm high.
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Birmingham 1901 hallmarked silver single compartment stamp box by Adie & Lovekin, plain trough design with spring loaded hinged clasped lid at top with window opening to a concave compartment, on four ball feet, first class very fine condition. Provenance: Toronto, Canada 1996. See: similar David Feldman, Switzerland, the Primrose collection, May 2000. 2.6 x 2.7 x 2 cm high.
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1902 Birmingham hallmarked silver and leather double compartment stamp box by I. B, plain trough design with hinged lid at top with two windows opening to two flat compartments. Provenance: Newlands Antiques, Cape Town, South Africa 1996. See: similar (but decorative engraved lid) Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm high at rear, 25 at front
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Late 19th century American silver and enamel vesta case shaped as a rolled copy of the Scientific American magazine, produced by the Enos Richardson & Co, New York. Held in an envelope wrapper, stamped and addressed ready for posting, with an engraved addressee 'Ruby held New York' (the owner), postage stamp and postmark 'New York'12 2pm 90'. Marked inside the rim with patent date Oct. 14, 1890. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, September 1996. 6 x 2.8 x 1.3 cm
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Silver plated double stamp compartment and rocker ink blotter combined, the top with an engraved ball handle, hinged at the rear opening the top to expose the double stamp compartments. English novelty Item, fine condition. Provenance: Ex Argyll Etkin, London, July 1996. 5.3 x 3.1 x 2.5 cm high
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Chester 1919 sterling silver hallmarked three compartment stamp box with cast laurel leaf bordered base, plain hinged top. The three-compartment liner is one piece and is removable, made by Stokes & Ireland Ltd. Fine condition. Provenance: John Murr collection 8.5 x 4 x 2 cm high
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.925 silver two compartment box with machined engraved separate hinged tops, the two individual compartments are flat bottomed. Numerous hallmarks including balance scales flanking 925. Fine condition. Provenance: classic Promotions antique 14 February 2018 Napier. 4 x 2 x 1 cm high
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Silver plated sovereign case complete with single stamp compartment contained within the top, the sovereign case for both full and half sovereigns. Hinged lid to the stamp compartment completely flush with the curved top. No manufacturers markings. Extra fine and seldom seen item. Provenance: Pleasant place Antiques Wellington 1996. 5 x 3 x 1.5 cm high
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1911 Birmingham silver hallmarked double sovereign case, with two sprung coin silos. Hinged lid engraved with motto 'Pro Rege et Grege' (for King and people) and crest: a dexter cubit arm couped holding a dagger erect. Maker's mark obscure. Extra fine. Provenance: Pleasant place Antiques Wellington 1996. 6 x 3 x 1.5 cm high
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1929 hallmarked silver Birmingham double concave compartment in the form of a trough, by Henry Clifford Davis, plain silver top, base and legs with an opaque ivorine insert in the hinged lid, fine condition. Provenance: Newlands Antiques, Cape Town, South Africa January 1996. See: similar (but decorative engraved lid) Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 13 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm high
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1918 Birmingham hallmarked silver small circular stamp case, maker's mark 'Al Ltd' Adie & Lovekin, complete with two perfin Gb stamps. 3.3 cm diameter, .6 cm high
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1899 Birmingham hallmarked unusual heart shaped silver sovereign case, makers mark 'Rp' Robert Pringle, engraved on the reverse with monogram 'JC' and on the obverse 'To Jack from his Shopmates 28-2-02' ' extra fine condition. Provenance: Colonial Heritage Antiques Gb May 1996. 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm high
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1905 Birmingham hallmarked circular silver sovereign case, maker's mark 'Ald' and 'Dennison watch case Co' the case is heavily embossed with curlicue scrolls. Provenance: Auckland Manukau Road Antiques Feb. 1996. 31Dia x1.5 cm high
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1905 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked covered notepad by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) shepherd, including leather stamp compartment, silver pencil and silver headed perforated notepad leaves gilt edged, all complete. Silver covers with deep wavy line pattern. Fine condition, slight leather wear at top left-hand inner corner. Provenance: John Murr collection. 9 x 5.5 x 1.2 cm high
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1905 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked lady's necessaire compact, including leatherette stamp compartment, sleeve for note pad (torn). Silver case plain with engraved monogram 'Vmr' a few minor dings, complete with chain and finger ring. 9 x 5 x 5 cm
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1907 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked card case, maker's mark 'Hh,' the interior with blue satin stamp compartments and ivorine writing tablet. Silver case highly embossed with 'Gainsborough angels' on obverse and decorative monogram engraved on reverse 'Mrc,' superb condition outside and particularly inside satin. Provenance: Harriet Somerville April 1996. 10 x 7.5 x 1 cm
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Rare 1895 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked combination cigarette, stamp and sovereign case, gilt washed interior including a double stamp case, sovereign sprung silo and cigarettes space. Silver case chased and engraved with ivy and blossom framing an octofoil cartouche with monogram 'Hh' manufactured by Jw Joseph Wilmore. Fine condition. Provenance: Argyll Etkin. See similar combination cases Spink blue eyes collection July 2009 9 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm
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1933 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked cigarette case, in the form of an envelope, the front bearing a finely enamelled 6c Malay Federated States postmarked postage stamp, with engraved New Zealand address. Manufacturer's marking S. Bros Ltd. Gilt interior with spring cigarettes retainer. Fine and very rare. Provenance: Harriet Sommerville April 1996. See: similar combination cases (3) Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 10 x 8.3 x 1 cm
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1913 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked stamp case, by E J Houlston, swollen rectangular with push button opener and suspension bale to one end, machine engraved bands and vacant circular cartouche. The interior with fine folded pigskin leather insert to hold up to nine postage stamps and pencil/pen fine and very rare. Provenance: Harriet Sommerville 1997. 8.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm
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1913 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked stamp case, plain rectangular shape, well worn, engraved date 25.12.14 ' Christmas day 1914, containing a maroon folded leather insert to hold up to nine postage stamps, a few dings, desirable item. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 9 x 4 x 2 cm
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1905 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked card and stamp case, engraved with acanthus scrolls and strapwork, shield shape cartouche with monogram 'Lt,' the interior with leather insert to hold visiting cards and satin lined sections for postage stamps, by Robert Chandler. A fine desirable item. Provenance: Victorian gilt April 1996. 8.5 x 5.5 x 8 cm
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1908 Birmingham sterling silver hall necessaire case with clasp closure, containing a maroon leather insert to hold three postage stamps, cartes de visite and a replaceable notepad, hinged on the short side. Manufactured by 'C&N' Cressford and Norris. A fine desirable item. 8.5 x 5.5 x 9 cm
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1905 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked combination carte de visite and stamp case, plain curved shape with integral hinged external postage stamp compartment. Specifically, designed curved format to easily fit into a pocket. A fine desirable item. Provenance: Harriet Sommerville Antiques. 8 x 4.5 x 8 cm
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1906 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked plain curved combination carte de visite and stamp case, complete with built in external insert postage stamp compartment which also holds the mechanism to open the card case, by Smith & Bartlam. Specifically, designed curved format to easily fit into a pocket. Engraved initials 'Jgc' a fine desirable item. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 8 x 4.5 x 8 cm
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1908 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked combination cigarette case with coin and stamp holders, by E J Houlston, lineal engraved, complete with postage stamp and two sprung coin silos, with space for cigarettes and it includes a Bakelite cigarette holder. Engraved scroll cartouche and presentation: '13.6.18 P. McBREARTY from Harry.' a fine desirable item. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm
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American Quadruple silver plate, three compartment stamp box, manufactured in the United States by 'Van Bergh Sf Co. Rochester N.Y,' embossed hinged lid with plain oval space for engraving initials, etc. Engraved on underside with the maker's name. A few dings but an interesting item from America. A fine desirable item. Provenance: Manukau Antiques July 1996. 8.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm
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1896 Chester silver hallmarked flat carte de Visite case in the form of a notebook, plain finish with the hinged front containing a raised area blank area for engraving initials, etc. Gilt washed interior with two postage stamp compartments to the hinged lid, as well as the area for the cards. Manufactured by 'Wh' William hull - scarce item in fine condition. 8 x 4 x 6 cm
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1913 Birmingham hallmarked silver postage stamp booklet case, with booklet of British 4d stamps, manufactured by 'D&F' Deakin and Francis. Unusual to find a sterling silver stamp booklet case. Fine condition. 6.6 x 5 x 4 cm
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1907 Chester silver hallmarked, combined vesta case and sovereign holder with stamp compartment, monogrammed 'Cwt' and dated 25. 12. 16 (Christmas day 1916 ) of plain rounded rectangular form with attached suspension ring, two hinged lids and silver gilt interiors. The vesta compartment fitted with integral pull-out propelling pencil and toothpick, complete. Manufactured by 'Wn' William Neale, Birmingham. Fine condition. Provenance: Colonial Heritage Antiques, Cambridge, 1996. 6.5 x 3.8 x 1.5 cm
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Silver plated combination vesta case and sovereign holder with stamp compartment, finely engraved throughout with floral curlicue scrolls with attached side suspension ring, two hinged lids, the stamp compartment has an engraved 'Patent no. 4709' good condition. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, August 1996. 6.5 x 4 x 1.5 cm
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Silver plate Six-Compartment stamp box, all individual hinged lids, completely plain, apart from engraved to one end with the Rothwell family crest: Issuant out off park Palings, a heraldic Antelope's head Ermine,. Gorged with a collar, holding in the mouth a rose. Good condition. See: similar item Brian Beet's book page 25 Item H2
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1904 Birmingham silver hallmarked hinged top to a red leather stamp box, with curved interior single stamp compartment. Maker's mark 'Bp/DC' for 'Boots pure Drug Company'. Boots was, and still is, a large chain of retail chemists who in the period maintained a silversmithing arm. Very good condition, interesting. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 8.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm high
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Silver hinged stamp case, marked 'Sterling', complete with wax interleaving sheets to separate the stamps and keep them from sticking. The case is heavily embossed throughout with curlicue scrolls. Manufacturer not indicated but most likely U.S.A. Made fine undamaged, interesting. Provenance: Purchased in Canada June 1996. 10 x 3.6 x 5 cm
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1905 Birmingham hallmarked silver letters clasp by William Hutton & Sons Ltd, sprung hinged top deeply engraved with 'Letters' raised on a concave sided plinth base fine condition. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, September 1996. 6.3 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm high
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1907 Birmingham hallmarked silver three compartment stamp box, oblong with hinged lid engraved with monogram 'Tgw,' bead edged base. Manufacturer 'W.D.' William Damant, Sheffield. Small ding, does not detract, good condition. Provenance: Harriet Sommerville April 1996. 7.5 x 4 x 2 cm high
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Silver plate t wo compartment stamp box, hinged lid plain finish, Marking EPNS & star, interior silver finish. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 6 x 3.5 x 2 cm high
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Silver plate t wo compartment stamp box, hinged lid plain finish, no markings, gilt finish. Provenance: Daphne's Manukau Antiques March 1996. 6 x 3.5 x 2 cm high
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Silver plate four compartment stamp case, automatic self-closing hinged lid heavily embossed with the stamp compartment in gilded metal double sided.2 x 2, side ringed for attaching to a fob. Manufactured U.S.A, fine condition. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 7.5 x 4 x 2 cm high
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1924 Birmingham hallmarked silver stamp booklet case, plain polished finish, by Joseph Gloster Ltd, interior gilt finish, good condition. Provenance: collector's Auckland 1996. 6 x 4.5 x 8 cm
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1911 Birmingham hallmarked silver double stamp box, machine engraved top and Georgian style concave walls and bracket foot base, manufacturer 'H.W. Ltd,' for 'Henry Williamson Ltd.' stamp compartments both gilded finish, good condition. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, July 1996. 6 x 5 x 2 cm
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1901 Birmingham hallmarked silver double stamp box, two glass picture windows in the hinged top, trough shaped body with four ball feet. Manufacturer 'L & S' for 'Levi & Salaman'. Fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 6 x 3 x 3 cm high
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Hallmarked.800 silver match box holder with double stamp box, built into hinged top panel, finely engraved, good condition. Provenance: Hamilton Collectors February 1996. 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
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U.S.A. Replica mail bag, late 20th century, pressed silver metal plate with stamp case built in, hinged top. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 3 x 4 x 8 cm
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1908 London silver hallmarked cylindrical stamp damper in two parts, by Gresham Barber & Co, the lower part water container and the top part with fine sieve holes. Fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 2 cm diameter, 4.5 cm high
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'Tiffany & Co ' makers ' Silver-Soldered-Ep' silver plated double stamp compartment box, one standard size and one double size compartments with sloping bottoms. The lid and serpentine walls heavily embossed with floral motifs, with the markings and number '9310' on underside. Very heavy and in very good condition. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, August 1996. 7.8 x 5.8 x 5 cm high
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1902 Birmingham silver hallmarked Bibelot box manufactured by grey & Co, square section, domed top lid with slender serpentine thumbpiece, gilt washed interior. Fine condition. Provenance: Tinakori Antiques, Wellington May 1996. 3.5 x 3.5 x 5.5 cm high
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1901 Chester hallmarked silver hallmarked combination vesta and sovereign case by E J Trevitt & Sons, acanthus engraved case good. Provenance: Newlands, South Africa January 1996. 6.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm
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1903 Chester hallmarked silver single compartment stamp envelope, Manufacturer 'Aej' Albert Edward Jones. Fine. Provenance: Daphne's antique, Manukau Road March 1996. 2.6 x 2.4 x 5 cm
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Silver single compartment stamp envelope, machine engraved, marked 'Silver.' fine. Provenance: Newlands antique South Africa January 1996. 2.6 x 2.3 x 3 cm
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Marked 'Sterling Silver' single compartment stamp envelope, fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 3 x 2 x 5 cm
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Silver marked '925' double stamp compartment stamp envelope, fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 4.2 x 2.6 x 5 cm
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1908 Chester hallmarked silver single compartment stamp envelope, Manufacturer 'Aej' Albert Edward Jones. Fine. Provenance: Claudlands Hamilton April 1997. 2.6 x 2.3 x 4 cm
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Marked 'Sterling Silver' (by the clip hole) single compartment stamp envelope, fine. Provenance: Newlands antique South Africa January 1996. 3 x 25 x 4 cm
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Unmarked but probably sterling silver single compartment stamp envelope with additional photo frame, no visible markings fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 2.8 x 2.1 x 5 cm
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1902 Birmingham hallmarked silver single compartment stamp envelope, by William J Holmes. Fine. Provenance: bulls antique house April 1997. 2.8 x 2.3 x 5 cm
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1915 Chester hallmarked silver double compartment stamp envelope, Manufacturer 'ALLd' Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Fine. Provenance: Harriet Sommerville April 1996. 4.2 x 2.6 x 4 cm
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Marked 'Sterling' (on the flap) plus maker's cipher single compartment stamp envelope, rings on both sides (unusual the only one in the collection) fine. Provenance: Newlands antique South Africa January 1996. 2.8 x 2.5 x 4 cm
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Marked 'Sterling Silver' single compartment stamp envelope, initials engraved on reverse fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 3 x 2 x 4 cm
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1905 Chester hallmarked silver single compartment stamp envelope, unusual design more like a satchel or postman's carry bag, uncommon manufacturer 'Bpdc,' boots pure Drug Company fine. Provenance: Newlands antique South Africa January 1996. 2.6 x 3.3 cm
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1892 Birmingham hallmarked unusual square sovereign case, Manufacturer 'M&L' Minshull & Latimer, owner's monogram 'Grh' engraved on face. A few dings nevertheless a very good example
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Benevolent order of Elks of USA, Toledo Lodge #53 cast sterling silver and enamel stamp holder, engraved E.Gross Toledo 53. The interior with two corner frame stamp holders. 3.5 x 2.8 x 5 cm
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1912 Birmingham hallmarked silver double card case, 'A.Bros' Ahronsberg Bros manufacture. Patent engine turned case with blank shield cartouche. The slender double stamp compartment slides open, with a cabochon sapphire gemstone thumbpiece. Fine. Provenance: Argyll Etkin September 1996. 69 5.3 x 3.7 x 3 cm
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1904 Birmingham hallmarked slender double stamp case, 'ABROs' Ahronsberg Bros 'Patent' manufacture. Face heavily embossed with flowers. The double stamp compartment slides open turquoise stone cartouche with the engraved initials 'KMR' fine. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, September 1996. 5.3 x 3.7 x 3 cm
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1905 Birmingham hallmarked slender double stamp case, 'ABROs' Ahronsberg Bros 'Patent' manufacture. Face heavily embossed with scrolling. The double stamp compartment slides, open turquoise stone cartouche with the engraved initials 'WGS' fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 5 x 3.5 x 4 cm
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Chrome booklet stamp case, engine turned decoration, complete with fine enamel badge 'The Queen's College' and coat of arms. Fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 7 x 5 x 5 cm
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Chrome booklet stamp case, engine turned decoration, fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 7 x 5 x 5 cm
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Chrome booklet stamp case, engine turned decoration, complete with fine enamel badge 'The Queen's College' and coat of arms. Fine. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 7 x 5 x 5 cm
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Chrome booklet stamp case, engine turned decoration, glue fixed badge of the 1939/1940 'Centenary exhibition NZ' design shows the exhibition main tower, fine and rare. Provenance: Tinakori Antiques, Wellington May 1996. 7 x 5 x 5 cm
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CIRCA 1905 WMF silver plated (EPNS) stamp box and rocker blotter combination, manufactured by Wurttemberg's Metallwarenfabrik, Germany. Single hinged top and handle clip opens to the three sloped stamp boxes and water trough. Superb condition and a fine example. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, August 1996. See: similar item with two external stamp compartments in the hinged top, by WMF - Spink blue eyes collection July 2009
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Silver plated double stamp compartments within a box, mounted on a stand, metalwork externally dimpled, otherwise sides and stand highly polished. Appears of modern manufacture. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm high
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Bronzed metal mounted cut crystal double compartment stamp box, neoclassical with hinged decorative top with a laurel wreath flanked by two cherubs, no visible markings, fine and most attractive. Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, August 1996. See: similar item Spink blue eyes collection July 2009. 8 x 5 x 3 cm high
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Asprey silver hallmarked, white onyx and textured glass double compartment stamp box, hallmarked London 1913 by George Betjemann & Sons, retailer's mark: Asprey London. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 6.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm
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Silver plated stamp box, made in the United States of America, 'Wilcox silver plate Co.' base sides 'Basketweave' pattern, plain hinged top with a few dings, compartment t lined with maroon felt. 9 x 4.5 x 2.6 cm high
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1893 antique travelling inkwell and case. De La Rue & Co 'Casket Ink', 'Manufactured in Paris Thomas de La Rue, London & Paris' nickel plated the circular hole in the case is for pushing the inner casket out of the outer frame with a finger. Fine condition. Provenance: Ex John Murr valuation. 4 x 3.5 x 1.8 cm high
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Vesta case with enamel 'One penny postage Stamp' Regd. No.109862 Queen Victoria. Provenance: Ex John Murr. 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm
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