Great Britain and British Commonwealth Great Britain
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4214
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1892: Birmingham - a very fine Victorian 'D&L' marked silver box, heavily embossed throughout with attractive Sedan chair scenery on the hinged lid on top, opening for two sloped compartments, fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4215
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1894: Birmingham, attractive Victorian twin compartment silver box, fluted diagonally and flanged edge to base, with hinged lid at top opening to two sloped compartments, few trivial nicks otherwise fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4216
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Victorian Silver Stamp Box 1897: Birmingham single compartment desk type box with decorated base and cover insert with glass window. Fine. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4219
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1899: Birmingham, two compartment box on balled feet by 'M. BROS' (Mappin Brothers) plain design with hinged lid at top with two windows (without glass), opening to two concave compartments, fine and attractive. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4220
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1889: Birmingham, twin compartment case with embossed silver plate and ivory insert, all three parts attached by single loop. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4221
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1899: Square single compartment stamp box standing on four balled feet, with hinged lid on top and stamp behind the glass window. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4223
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1900ca.: Victorian Stamp and Sovereign case combined, plain pocket case opens to guilded interior, with sprung loaded dispense for stamps, half-sovereigns and sovereigns, closing mechanism defective, otherwise fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4224
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1903: Chester, novelty box in the form of a miniture coal shuttle, the hinged lid at front with a single glass window (small crack at upper left) opening to a single compartment, marked on reverse 'Rd 430769'. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4225
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1901: Birmingham - Edwardian triple sectioned casket style box on ball feet, marked 'L&S' (Levi & Salaman) with decoratively edged lid containing three glass windows displaying specimen stamps. Despite two cracked glasses, a most attractive piece. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4226
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1901: Birmingham, Rare solid Sterling Silver Card and Stamp combination case made by William Thorneywork stamped 'W*T' with very fine engraved floral and curlique design on spring loaded hinged lid, opens to guilded interior with two small compartments mounted on lid, full length compartment at base.rnrn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4227
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1901 ca.: Stamp and Sovereign case combined, engraved throughout with floral and curlique scrolls, with ring attachment and push-button catch to access the spring loaded stamp and coin compartments. Fine. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4228
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1901 ca.: Stamp and sovereign case combined, engraved throughout with floral and curlique scrolls, with ring attachment and push-button catch to access the spring loaded stamp and coin compartments. Fine. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4229
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1902: 'A.J.' twin-compartment envelope-type stamp case with flap lid, attractive and elaborate foliate scrollwork on front with uninscribed cartouche on reverse. Fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4230
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1902 ca.: Cylindrical shape 925 Sterling silver stamp dispenser 62 mm. high, marked 'EMPEKA EB' with hinged lid with thumb piece opening, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4232
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1904: Birmingham, silver and leather three compartment box and moistener combined marked 'CBP', the 'Bordeaux' red covered base with silver mounted hinged lid at top with three windows opening to one compartment (glass and insert missing), the front mounted with a silver collar surrounding the glass roller for moistening the stamps. Despite some wear a most unusual combination. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4233
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1904: Birmingham double sided stamp case by Gourdel Vales & Co., the hinged lids at either side neatly enamelled in green, the other in red, showing King Edward VII ½ d. and 1 d. red, with ring attachment on top. Fine and rare.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4234
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1904: Birmingham, small double sided envelope box stamped 'PROVPAT' and 'GV&Co.', embossed on one side '½ D' in green enamel, the flap lid on reverse with '1 D' enamelled in red, fine and scarce.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 130.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4236
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1905: Birmingham, stamp booklet holder, plain flat design with oval cut-out to show the Cypher on the front page of the booklet, stamped 'Rd 429424', fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4237
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1905 ca.: London Small 925 Sterling silver two compartment stamp box in the form of a Ladies handbag with purse type clasp and attached delicate silver chain, engraved floral design on both sides and marked 'AN'. Most unusual and scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4238
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1905: Birmingham, silver miniature letter box with decorative letter slit on front, hinged lid engraved 'Stamps' on top, fine and scarce (45 mm. high). (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4240
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1905 ca.: "STERLING SILVER" patterned compact combining stamp roll dispenser, propelling pencil and ink pen nib, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4241
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1905ca.: 'A.M.Co STERLING SILVER' - Novelty coil dispenser in the form of a whistle with engraved floral design, the plain body with a slot in the side for dispensing the stamps by tuning the top. Fine and most unusual. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4243
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1906: Birmingham, silver and glass two compartment box, ink-well and pocket watch holder combined by John Grinsell & Sons, the glass base mounted with a silver collar and lid housing a silver pocket watch at back opening to a single well, the front mounted with a silver collar and lid opening to two glass sloped compartments, with glass pen rest at front. Very fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4246
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1906: Lantz's silver stamp dispenser by William Hornby, marked 'WH' and 'PATENT', the handle forming a water sprinkler to dampen the envelope before applying the stamp by plunging the handle. Fine and very rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4247
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1906: Single compartment stamp case by John Rotherham (a case-maker of the watch makers Rotherham & Son), pocket watch style design with purse type clasp at top, the front inscribed 'Stamps' and with monogram on reverse, opening to a single compartment, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4249
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1906ca.: Small 925 Sterling silver envelope-style stamp case with ring attachment with engraved floral design on front and reverse. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4250
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1906ca.: Small Sterling silver envelope-style stamp case with ring attachment at left. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4253
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1907 Chester, plain slightly curved pocket case, opens to guilded interior, one side with spring loaded dispensers for stamps, half Sovereigns and Sovereigns, in addition to fancy sprung clip, compartment for visiting cards on opposite side, on front with engraved "CAPt. E. TEMPERLEY 6th NORTHd. FUSILIERS", a few trivial dents, otherwise fine.rnrnEx Harmers of London, 1989, lot 1037. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4254
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1908: A most unusual Edwardian, Silver Capstan type Inkwell with a hinged top revealing a clear glass liner in the well and with a small pull-out stamp drawer set into edge of base, a few tiny blemishes and main hallmark worn, not detracting in any way. A lovely inkwell in great antique condition. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4255
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1908: Sterling silver novelty box on ball feet, with wooden silver fronted drawer with two compartments, on the top surmounted with a cute silver piggy and inserted sponge for moistening the stamp. Fine and unusual. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4256
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1909: Birmingham, stamp box by A. & J. Zimmerman, modelled as a chest of drawers of single layer, hinged top conceals sloped twin stamp compartment. Fine. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4257
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1909: Birmingham, Novelty single compartment box modelled as a 'wheelbarrow', the hinged lid with a single glass window, showing a specimen stamp, marked 'K&S' and 'RD 520190'. A fine and very rare example of the most sought after novelty desing. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4258
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1909: Chester, large locket style case of plain design, opening in half to reveal a spring loaded Stamp compartment and trhee Sovereign compartments. Most attractive. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4260
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George V 1911: Purse style case with flap lid and ring attachment on top, showing embossed 'STAMPS' below the flap. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4261
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George V 1911: Purse style case with flap lid and ring attachment on top, showing embossed 'STAMPS' beneath the flap. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4263
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1910ca.: 'A. Barrett & Sons, 63 & 64 Piccadilly', Novelty single compartment case in the form of an envelope with engraved address 'H.B. Debenham, Cheshunt Park, Herts', bearing on front enamelled 1 d.lilac cancelled "LONDON W. DEC 25 93" in black, the flap on reverse with swivel action and ring attachment on the side, fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4266
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1911: Birmingham, stamp box modelled as a bow fronted chest by 'A & J Zimmerman', the top drawer hinged to the first with a lid at top, each opening to two sloped compartments, fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4267
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1911: Birmingham, Stamp and Sovereign case combined in pocket watch style design with push-button catch, the front inscribed 'Stamps' with one side opening to a single Stamp case, the other to the Sovereign case or vice-versa, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4268
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1913 ca.: Double sided desk type box with sloped hinged lids, one with glass window and sloped twin compartment the other with concave compartment on the opposite side. Unusual. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4270
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1915: 'ALL & Co.' (Adie & Lovekin?) twin-compartment envelope-type stamp case with ring attachment at left and attractive and elaborate foliate scrollwork all round with uninscribed cartouche on reverse.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4272
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George V 1916: Heart shaped combined vesta/stamp case in silver, top part hinged to side and opens to vesta section, hinged 'door' to front opens the stamp compartment with 'MU' monogram. Unusual. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4273
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1916: London novelty cigarette case (12 x 8 cm) of 142 gr. Sterling Silver, marked 'GU/r' with engraved 1d. stamp, London cds (14 SEPT 16' and address of 'Mr. P C Turner Esq. / Abbey Lodge / Little Abington / Cambridgeshire' on top and with gilding inside, opened by push-button closure, some minimal denting, otherwise fine and attractive. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4274
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A circular stamp-roll dispenser with slit to side, marked 'Sterling' at base and with hinged lid surmounted with an 'upright standing poodle' on top, probably German. Fine. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4275
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1929: CARTIER - Cylindrical shape stamp dispenser with removable lid engraved monogram 'J.P.L:', with a slot on lid and base for pulling out stamps, marked 'STERLING 1926' and 'Cartier' on bottom side. Diameter: 48 mm. A fine and scarce item. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4279
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Balances and Scales 1904: Birmingham postal balance with calibration panel in ivory, as usual calibrations somewhat worn, mounted to rectangular base containing silver fronted wooden twin compartment drawer, standing on four balled feet, circular top plate with 'GJH' monogram. A fine and appealing item. Ex Harmers of London 1986, Lot 1241. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 650.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4280
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Balances and Scales 1920's: A fine English brass postal balance on a dark oak base with beam quadrant (diameter 50 mm.) and letter plate (75 x 90 mm.) as well as three inserts for six weights of 4 dr. plus ½ oz. to 8 oz.. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4281
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Ivory Box 1900 ca.: Large late 19th. century Sperm Whale Tooth with inserted silver stamp box by Mappin & Webb Ltd. London, hinged lid opens to one concave stamp compartment. Small split of ivory on top of tooth, right to the compartment, due to the ageing process. Length 15 cm., high 5 cm. of 348 gr. weight. Very unusual and scarce item. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4282
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Ivory Box Hand-painted three compartment box (73 x 34 x 17 mm.) with decorative floral ornaments on all four sides of base and lid, depicting a delightful pastoral scene in 18th. century style on hinged lid. Slight colour abrasion, otherwise fine and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4283
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A small two compartment pocket case modelled as a book with hinged lids on each sides, of which one enamelled in red opening to a sloped twin-compartment stamp box and on the opposite side to another box. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4285
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Limoges Porcelain 1900 ca.: Unusual vintage Limoges Stamp Box opening to two different compartments, one for small stamps, the ofther for larger stamps, completely hand-painted with floral gold decoration and hinged lid with metal rim and base with decorative leave shaped clasp. A wonderfull collectable miniature box. (Image 1)(Image)
