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Old Unusual & Rare Small 800 Silver Stamp Box Unknown Origin Marked VII

$ 93.87

  • Age: Unknown
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Composition: Silver Alloys (.800-.899)
  • Detailed Description: See Below
  • Pattern: American Federal
  • Style: NA
  • Type: Box

Description

Old Rare 800 Silver Unusual Small Stamp Box Unknown Origin Marked VII For Your Old Small Silver Box or Stamp Box Collection-StampSilver1 Details Description: Offered here is a small and rather unusual small silver stamp box. The box, which we believe is rare, weighs about 25.5 grams of 800 silver. The box is rectangular in shape with a hinged lid and remnants of gold wash on the inside. the exterior of the box is undecorated. It has a small thumb piece to help open and close the box. As is the case in all stamp boxes, the interior is rounded to allow for the recovery of the stamps stored inside. This was probably a pocket stamp box which was carried on a person to use while traveling. The box has markings “VII" on the inside of the lip of the lid and front edge of the box itself (see the last two photos). It is also marked 800 for the quality of the silver. The box is of unknown origin, but we suspect it maybe continental and is of unknown age but we suspect late 800s (late 19th century) to mid 1900s (mid 20th century). A great piece to add to your small silver or stamp box collection. Please view the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: Unknown. Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Size: Measures ~33 mm (~1 1/4" ) by ~25 mm (~1") by ~10 mm (~7/16"). The piece weighs about 25.5 grams or about 0.8 troy ounces. Maker: Unknown. Marks: Marked with the letters VII on the inside of the lip of the lid and the front edge of the box itself (see the last two photos).The inside of the lid is marked with a marker with the following "Rare Stamp Box; CH. TCO." This inscription was put there, we suspect, by the previous owner. Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful rare and rather uncommon silver stamp box, which would make a great addition to any collection. Condition: The box is in very good condition with no breaks, or repairs. The inside shows signs of wear to the gold wash, but it is still in great condition. The hinge is intact and works very well. The lid closes tightly and is in very good condition. The exterior is free f breaks, and free of dings. However, the surfaces of the exterior show quite a bit of scratching indicating the box was used extensively. The inside of the lid is marked with a marker with the following "Rare Stamp Box; CH. TCO." This inscription was put there, we suspect, by the previous owner. Please see photos for additional condition information. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for Careful shipping & handling based on zip code Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale.