Lot 604
A late Victorian small silver vesta case of oblong form with diagonal fluting and foliate scroll...
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Lot 604
A late Victorian small silver vesta case of oblong form with diagonal fluting and foliate scroll...
Lot 604
Lot Description
A late Victorian small silver vesta case of oblong form with diagonal fluting and foliate scroll borders, hallmarked Birmingham 1899, maker's mark distorted. Together with three further vesta cases to include a plain example with engraved initials, hallmarked William Neale & Son Ltd., Birmingham 1912, a hammered case also with initial engraving, hallmarked George Unite & Sons, Birmingham 1921 and a final example part engraved with scrolling foliage, Birmingham 1919. Gross weight 144.5 grams. (4).
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In varied state, all cases displaying general surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with their age and use. Quite heavy tarnishing is visible to most and they would all benefit from a clean and polish. The 1919 case is in fairly poor condition with several dints and bumps, also the hinge is damaged so that it does not close properly. Some slight dints to the other three cases, the hinged lid on the hammered example is a little loose when closed. The hallmarks are mostly clear and legible.
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