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Sovereign case, 1860

 Item — Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 9
Identifier(s): H2018.497/16

Scope and contents

Consists of silver oblong case for British sovereign coins and two dispensers for coins measuring 2 cm and 2.4 cm each. Round metal ring at top of case for hanging case.

Dates

  • 1860

Extent

1 piece of realia : silver ; 3.2 x 7 x 1.5 cm

General note

Makers mark hallmarks in centre of each coin dispenser dates the case to 1860 by Birmingham: [Lion] L

  • Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 9 (Realia)

Repository details

Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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