Sterling Silver Antique Coin Holder – Birmingham, 1899 (William George Manton) A coin holder of exceptional beauty, made by the renowned Birmingham silversmith William George Manton in the late 19th century. The piece features the full set of official British hallmarks: Lion Passant – sterling 925/1000 silver, Anchor – Birmingham city seal, b – year mark 1899, WGM – William George Manton’s master mark. Decoration: guilloché lid with F.B. monogram The lid is decorated with a richly elaborate guilloché (radial-spiral) pattern, which represents the characteristic style of Victorian-Edwardian silversmithing This special antique piece is not just a utility object, but a true historical relic, evoking the classic era of British silversmithing.