Edwardian 18 ct gold double sovereign case marked for Birmingham 1904, with a presentation inscription from “MEYER & CHARLTON GMCo. by E Jacobs & Co.
The MEYER & CHARLTON Gold mining company owned the Meyer and Charlton Gold mine on the, then outskirts of Johannesburg and was the original source of wealth of the Albu brothers, George and Leopold. The mine operated from 1888 and at its close in 1932 had produced gold to the value of ₤ 11 640.00 giving a return of 60 percent per annum.
Dimensions: 5 cm long by 3 cm wide by 1.5 cm deep.
Weight: 29 grams gross.