Twelve English Sterling Silver Personal Items

Description:

Twelve English Sterling Silver Personal Items, 20th century, various makers and dates, six fobs with stamp compartments in addition to sovereign holders and/or matchsafes, ht. to 3 1/2, four flat stamp boxes, lg. to 3 1/8, small lady's purse on chain with fitted leather interior, lg. 4 3/4, and monogrammed bill fold with fitted leather interior, lg. 3 1/2; together with a book-form silver-plated fob with matchsafe and stamp box, and sterling silver-mounted leather envelope, lg. 3 1/2 in.; approx. 19.9 total troy oz. weighable silver.
Estimate $400-600

Flat box with red cabochon with dents to underside. Large flat "Stamps" box does not open. Bill fold with scattered pin prick-size dents. Fobs all with scattered dents. Purse with scattered specks of black silver rot. All with age-typical wear and rubbing to engraving. All mechanics working.


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