Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 24 4 Apr 2018
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Sterling silver sovereign / half sovereign case. Early 20th Century. 27.28 gm. 29 x 50 mm. Oblong silver shell-like holder, with loop; inside constructed to hold several sovereigns and half sovereigns; the base inside is on a spring-loaded internal base; cover engraved with an ornate JL monogram. Hallmarks inside the top cover: J&RG | anchor | lion standing left | 0. (No wonder 19th century sovereigns usually show up worn but often with luster in the legends.)