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Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893

December 18, 2022

Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893

Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893
A rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893. A rare and very good quality novelty double traveling pocket Photograph Case of plain design with curved corners and hinged catch, the inside having one square and one oval photograph holder retailed by Houghton & Gunn which later was bought by Asprey. Every piece with full English Hallmarks for London 1893 – Makers marks for J. Good Antique Condition with a few very light dents and scratches from use as expected on the outside and slight dis-colouration to the velvet along on side (probably silver polish and will clean off). Closed 3.25 inches (8.5cm) height X 2.5 inches (6.5cm) width X 2.5/8th inches (1cm) depth approx. Overall Weight : 131.42g. A wonderful rare item. William Houghton originally established his business in 1822. By 1841, he was based at 162 Bond Street, London. It wasn’t until 1868 that he went into partnership with Charles Henry Gunn. Known as Houghton & Gunn, the business remained at the same Bond Street address until it was bought out by Asprey (its next door neighbour) in 1906. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver”. The seller is “savergreen” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Novelty: Antique Novelty
  • Featured Refinements: Asprey
  • Product: Photograph Frame
  • Style: Victorian
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Material: Solid Silver
  • Pattern: Plain
  • Photo Frame: Antique Photo Frame
  • Photograph Frame: Antique Photograph Frame
  • Antique Asprey: Antique Asprey Silver
  • Houghton & Gunn: Houghton & Gunn Silver
  • Asprey Silver: Asprey Novelties
  • Antique Photo Frame: Photo Frame
  • Picture Frame: Antique Picture Frame
  • Silver Photo Frame: Silver Picture Frame
  • Travelling Photo Frame: Travelling Picture Frame
  • Antique Solid Silver: Antique Silver
  • Antique: Yes
  • Composition: Solid Silver
  • Silver Boxes: Antique Silver Boxes
  • Brand: Asprey
  • Case: Antique Cases
  • Sterling: Antique Sterling

Rare solid silver novelty Traveling Pocket Photograph Case, early Asprey 1893