Lot 542
A selection of five silver vesta cases, to include two late Victorian examples with floral and...
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Lot 542
A selection of five silver vesta cases, to include two late Victorian examples with floral and...
Lot 542
Lot Description
A selection of five silver vesta cases, to include two late Victorian examples with floral and foliate engraving, the first hallmarked Birmingham 1886, maker possibly Joseph Whitten, and the second hallmarked Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1899. Together with a further late Victorian monogrammed vesta case, hallmarked George Unite, also Birmingham 1899, and two twentieth century examples, both with personal monograms, hallmarks for Colen Hewer Cheshire, Chester 1915 and S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd., Birmingham 1940. Gross combined weight 7.10 ozt (220.7 grams). (5).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
All five cases display some general wear, tarnishing and surface marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Surface dints and bumps to some of them and some heavier pitting marks or nicks. Hinges all appear in working order although they are quite loose on the 1886 case. Residues of polish. Hallmarks are mostly clear and legible.
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