Silver Half and Full Sovereign Case Birmingham 1905

Description

Heading : Silver half and full sovereign case – Edwardian
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 for Williams Ltd
Period : Edward VII
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Machine engraved spring loaded compartments
Size : 5.8cm x 3.3cm
Condition : Excellent – light scratching and wear with age
Restoration : None
Weight :  24 grams

We note that these are almost invariably described as being a “double sovereign case”. We disliake this term as it is misleading. A double sovereign simply does not fit within the spring loaded container. This was intended to hold single and half sovereigns and not double sovereigns the larger denomination.