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An extremely rare and unusual cased set of nine Victorian silver ""MacNeills Patent Stamp Applicators"", each identical small rectangular silver box embossed with a profile bust of Queen Victoria, the word 'Patent' and a monogram 'M' for MacNeill. The sides decorated with chased scroll work on a textured background.
Complete with their original silk and velvet lined fitted leather case, embossed in gold - 'POSTAGE AND TELEGRAPH STAMPS'.
Size of case: 105 mm x 87 mm x20 mm
By Robert Hennell IV, London, 1869
The mechanism consists of two sprung plates, which held a stack of stamps against restraining flanges to the base.
A single example, sold by Christie's in the "Paris Collection of Stamp Boxes", 10th December 2002, Lot 10.
Dimensions
H 26 mm (1.02 inches) W 22 mm (0.87 inches) D 9 mm (0.35 inches)Weight
120.00 Grams (3.86 troy ounces)Price
£4250.00This object includes complimentary, Insured Shipping / Delivery within the UK
This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
Condition report
Fine unused condition, some wear to leather case.Stock number
RS200224The BADA Standard
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