Antique Gold Cased Sovereign Case. A very nice example, plain polished with no engraving at all.

Nowadays often worn in the same way a locket might be, a sovereign case was originally used for carrying either full or half gold sovereign coins and often worn on a Gentleman's watch chain and kept in a waistcoat pocket. The coins would be stacked tightly together by a spring action mechanism; a case usually holds about 4 or 5 sovereigns.

The term gold cased refers to a composite material used to replicate solid gold where sheets of gold are adhered to a base metal such as nickle or brass using high pressure and heat. The product is long lasting and durable.

Metal: Gold over base metal

Weight of Sovereign: 22.3 grams

Length: 40.5 mm including bale

Diameter: 3cm

Marks: Made in England Gold Cased Guaranteed to wear 20 years

Condition: Excellent condition. Very minor scuffmarks associated with minimal use. Case closing securely and opening well. Spring mechanism working well.

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