Georgian double guinea fob locket #sherborne ’ at reverse bottom

’ at reverse bottom

IN SHERBORNE

Obverse P VOC monogram

Featured is a set of gold plated silver replicas of stamps issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953

which Bolton’s men declined to accept

Georgian double guinea fob locket #sherborne ’ at reverse bottomThis delightful item is made from 2 guineas dated 1798 and 1773. The ridge inside the case suggests that it was once glazed and used as a locket. Both guineas are hinged and fold out as pictured, allowing a view from both sides. It opens easily and clips closed securely. The jump ring has a period hallmark for 18ct gold (no date letter) and the assumption is that the rest of the mount is of a similar standard. The coins are 22ct. There is wear through