Lot 682
Three base metal novelty vesta cases to include a white metal violin with hinged base and...
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Lot 682
Three base metal novelty vesta cases to include a white metal violin with hinged base and...
Lot 682
Lot Description
Three base metal novelty vesta cases to include a white metal violin with hinged base and suspension loop measuring 65mm in length, a brass barrel with textured base and hinged lid and an owl’s head with hinged top and decorative detail to back. (3).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The violin is in good to fair condition - white metal top layer showing some wear and tear as yellow metal showing in places, some small dents and scratches front and back. Hinge in good working order - inside of case fairly dirty as you would expect of age and use. Barrel shaped vesta case appears in good condition - some remnants of polish to decorative line detail, hinge in good working order and inside of case as violin. Owl vesta case in good to fair condition as hinge loose so case does not close securely, brass showing some areas of discolouration and inside as with others, what you would expect from age/use.
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