Fifteen American Sterling Silver Stamp Boxes, Applicators, and Dispensers

Description:

Fifteen American Sterling Silver Stamp Boxes, Applicators, and Dispensers, late 19th/early 20th century, various makers, five fobs with hinged covers, four stamp roll dispensers, two topped with animals, ht. to 2 1/2, three flat boxes with hinged covers, ht. to 2 3/8 in., a box with hinged cover, double-sided applicator with chased covers, a stamp roll dispenser fob; approx. 10.8 total troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

The top and bottom of the long flat box with applied stag head do not line up with one another, but it does close. Dispenser fob with dents to body. All with age-typical wear and rubbing to engraving. All mechanics working.


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