{"product_id":"empire-collection-sterling-silver-gilt-stamp-ingot-aden-1839-hallmarked-1981","title":"Empire Collection Sterling Silver Gilt Stamp Ingot Aden 1839 Hallmarked 1981","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage sterling silver gilt stamp form ingot from The Empire Collection by Hallmark Replicas Ltd, commemorating the Capture of Aden in 1839.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA vintage sterling silver gilt ingot in the form of a postage stamp, produced as part of The Empire Collection by Hallmark Replicas Ltd in 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe front is modelled as a stamp for Aden, with a relief scene of ships and mountainous coastline beneath the inscription \"ADEN\". Further text below reads \"Capture of Aden 1839\". The reverse is decorated with an image of Britannia and bears London import hallmarks with the date letter for 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Empire Collection was originally issued as a set of 25 gold plated sterling silver stamp ingots, each depicting a historic stamp or colonial issue associated with the British Empire. Complete sets were supplied in presentation cases, but individual ingots are also collected separately by those interested in silver, postal history and British Empire commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails and Approximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e• Size: 36 mm x 27 mm (1.42 x 1.06 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e• Weight: 19.42 grams (0.69 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e• Material: Sterling Silver Gilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eVery good vintage condition overall.  The ingot displays very light surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC2767 FB26-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracked and insured shipping is provided free of charge to most UK addresses, there may be charges for remote or offshore locations.  Your item(s) will usually be shipped within 48hrs of order (weekdays), you will receive an email with confirmation of shipping and tracking code when your item is despatched.   Delivery is usually 1-3 business days from despatch, if you need an item more urgently please get in touch to see if we can assist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor international buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e once you have added the item to your cart and specified your delivery address the system will calculate the shipping price for you.  Shipping prices are automatically calculated for the most common destinations and items, if the system does not give you a shipping price for your particular item and location simply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we will update the system for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are purchasing an item for delivery outside the UK you may have to pay taxes and duties upon import.  Blue Cherry Antiques does not collect tax or duty on any sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the payment of such taxes should they arise is the responsibility of the purchaser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping for international orders will be by a tracked (where possible) and insured service via airmail or parcel carrier depending on location and item purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Cherry Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55892732838273,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/7337\/files\/C2767SilverGiltIngotStamp_1of4.jpg?v=1783524706","url":"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/products\/empire-collection-sterling-silver-gilt-stamp-ingot-aden-1839-hallmarked-1981","provider":"Blue Cherry Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}