SILVER, EPNS, OTHER METAL AND BONE TYPES: An attractive coll...

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£85 - £120

SILVER, EPNS, OTHER METAL AND BONE TYPES: An attractive collection of boxes and stamp holders inc. in hallmarked silver a box with ball feet and picture frame top (Birmingham 1901), a hinged miniature envelope/purse to suspend from a chain, (Adie & Lovekin Ltd Birmingham 1905, similar (A.E.J. Chester 1912) and (Crissford & Norris Ltd Birmingham 1923), and a miniature book to wear on a chain decorated with inlaid stone thistles ((W?)J&S (Birmingham 1912). EPNS types inc. a 2-section crested box and another 2-section holder to suspend from a chain the latter marked EPNS S&C). Additional hinged or folded unidentified metal miniature book or purse, a likely aluminium holder, an early plastic holder (cracked on spine) with aluminium insert, a bone type miniature book with paper/card concertina interior and accompanying pointer and two bone type boxes with three or two sections the latter embossed with snake of which the middle section is unfortunately missing. Would all benefit from gentle cleaning but an interesting and decorative group with some unusual items (14 items)