Vintage Silver Plate Birth Certificate Holder Protector Special Gift. The tube that holds the certificate is heavy, 9 1/2 inches long and is very beautifully decorated with bears, blocks, flowers, balloons, rocking horses and even storks! Has an area for engraving. Tiny Treasures Heartwarming for little ones. A division of Stephen Enterprises Inc. Item is in very good condition with no imperfections that I see. The base has patinaed, but the cylindrical Tube is perfect. Smoke free. Thank you for viewing my listing!