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Subiaco Museum > Records

SOVEREIGN HOLDER AND CHAIN

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1900

Overview

a) Circular sovereign holder with a circular plate on a spring inside.

b) Silver linked chain with hook.

Historical information

Markings 'WN' and silversmith marks date this item to a Silversmith working in Chester, UK 1900-1901.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1988.190a-b

Item type

Material

Inscriptions and markings

'WN' Lion Passant, Sideways arrow with three marks and R

Silversmith marks dating item to Chester UK, 19000-1901

Keywords

ARIS (nee Doggett) Doxie W

Family Histories

Year

Statement of significance

Fashion history. Example of container used for holding sovereigns; silver chain with hook - used by men.

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

94

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