A sterling silver minaudiere by Webster Company, of rectangu...

Estimate

£80 - £120

A sterling silver minaudiere by Webster Company, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration to cover, push button release opening to reveal a sovereign and half sovereign holder, a covered compartment and a money clip, set upon a belcher link chain, 9cm x 6.5cm, weight 2.88ozt

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Overall condition is good. There is a moderate amount of denting to the exterior on each side. Heavy scratching and wear to the exterior. No splitting or repair to the exterior. Most links to the chain are bent/misshapen and show signs of thinning, but it is otherwise in order.

There is bending and denting around the border of the half-sovereign holder. The spring mechanism in both sovereign holders is slightly stiff. The cover of the internal compartment is very stiff, and the ivory/white metal inserts are loose in their fitting. Money clip is in working order. Inside shows scratching, wear and tear commensurate with age and use. Minaudiere opens smoothly and closes securely with a snap.