Victorian Novelty Silver Davenport Desk Stamp Box / Vesta Box
J Batson & Son, London 1900
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An extremely rare Victorian 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 steel striker above. The sloping stamp compartment in the top beneath a lid with glass window protecting a Victorian one penny lilac stamp, the leather base with tooled gilt retailers mark for the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, by Special Appointment to the Queen..
By J.Batson & Son, London 1900.
See:- Les Boites a Timbres (Stamp Boxes) by Brian Beet, fig K8, page 35.
A similar example sold by Spink, London 15/07/2009, The "Blue Eyes" Collection, Lot 22.
£850.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
69 mm
(2.72 inches)
W
45 mm
(1.77 inches)
D
48 mm
(1.89 inches)
Weight
111.80 Grams
(3.59 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS040226A
Medium
Silver
