Lot 683
A brass vesta case in the form of an elephant’s head with red paste set eyes measuring 53mm in...
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Lot 683
A brass vesta case in the form of an elephant’s head with red paste set eyes measuring 53mm in...
Lot 683
Lot Description
A brass vesta case in the form of an elephant’s head with red paste set eyes measuring 53mm in length, a white metal vesta case modelled as a lady’s boot with central leather detail and a base metal coin case with leather detail and suspension loop. (3)
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Elephant’s head vesta case in fair condition - brass showing some spotting and tarnishing. Hinge in good working order but inside of case in need of good clean as quite a build of dirt as well as general discolouration of metal. Lady’s boot in fair condition - white metal showing some patches of discolouration and there is a dent to the back of foot (shoe). Brown leather detail is worn. Hinge in working order but there is a dent to the top of the lid so lid does not close fully. Length of boot 52mm. Purse in good condition - clasp in good working order, white metal showing some areas of wear, leather ‘shaped’ by coin holders inside. Spring of coin holders firm and inner metal showing some tarnishing but nothing serious, measures 60mm x 50mm (including height of clasp).
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