Edwardian Novelty Silver Davenport Desk Stamp Box / Vesta Box
James Deakin & Sons, Chester 1902
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An extremely rare Edwardian novelty silver Stamp Box combined with a Vesta Box, made in the form of a Davenport Desk, the hinged pull-out match box in the base with an applied silver striker above. The sloping stamp compartment in the top beneath a lid with glass window protecting an Edwardian six penny stamp, leather base and interior lid. The sides embossed with "Reynolds Angels".
Probably by James Deakin & Sons, Chester, 1902.
See:- Les Boites a Timbres (Stamp Boxes) by Brian Beet, fig K8.
Sold - £785.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage, the leather bases possibly replaced and makers mark rubbed.
Dimensions
H
70 mm
(2.76 inches)
W
51 mm
(2.01 inches)
D
51 mm
(2.01 inches)
Weight
87.80 Grams
(2.82 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
NW1712
Medium
Silver
