Victorian Silver & Enamel Triple Compartment Stamp Box Victoria Jubilee

An extremely fine and rare Victorian silver triple compartment Stamp Box, of rounded rectangular form standing on four bun feet, the hinged lid opening to reveal a silver gilt interior with three sprung compartments, the lid enamelled with three stamps from the Queen Victoria Jubilee issue, a 1d lilac, a 3d purple on yellow and a 6d purple on rose-red. The interior lid with contemporary engraved script initials.

By George Heath, London, 1890. Retailed by A.Barrett & Sons, Piccadilly, London.

Also stamped with registered design number: 154120.

Provenance: The "Paris" Collection of Stamp Boxes, sold by Christie's 10th December 2002 Lot 111.

This is the only known example of a Victorian silver Stamp Box enamelled with these higher value stamps.

Sold - £2,500.00