Main photo of the tube laid horizontally across a cluster of quartz crystal. The enamelled blue saccharine side is on display. The opening end is to the right and the ring clasp for possibly attaching to a châtelaine is on the left. As per the description, this item can be used for holding other useful items like toothpicks, a sewing needle and some thread-anything that will fit!
Photo of container still displayed on top of a cluster of quartz crystal and shown laid diagonally across with the ring clasp end in the foreground.
Close up photo of the hallmarks. The full hallmark is on the tube and a short 2 symbol hallmark is on the lid. n
Photo of the container tube displayed on a flat surface with the lid open and placed opening down behind the tube. There are some saccharine tablets outside and just inside the tube mouth.

Antique Silver Saccharine Container Tube

£110.00

Sterling silver container tube for storing saccharine. An interesting item dating from 1901 which is the year Monsanto was founded to produce saccharine in America. This piece is fully hallmarked for Chester assay c1901. The makers initials are difficult to decipher but most probably Rosen & Alexander. Can be used to store any number of things from a small pencil, cigar or an emergency stash of cash amongst others. Measures approximately 8mm in diameter on the inside with drop length of 90mm. Weight 20grams.

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The antique silver saccharine container tube, dating back to 1901, features a cylindrical tube for storing saccharine. It has a hallmark for Chester in 1901.
The unique and collectible item would interest an antique silver collector and be a rare and perfect gift.
To care for the antique silver saccharine container tube, we suggest polishing it with a soft cloth to keep its shine.
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