Lot 287
A 1920's silver compact case, the rounded square form with engine-turned decoration and vacant...
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Lot 287
A 1920's silver compact case, etc.
Lot 287
Lot Description
A 1920's silver compact case, the rounded square form with engine-turned decoration and vacant corner cartouche, opening to reveal an inset interior mirror (a/f) and powder compartment with removable mesh, hallmarked William Suckling Ltd., Birmingham 1920, width measures 2 6/8 inches (7 cm). Together with a 1920's silver vesta case, of oblong form with engraved scroll decoration surrounding a vacant shield cartouche, hallmarked Birmingham 1923, an Edwardian silver travelling fruit knife, Birmingham 1902 and a 1930's silver match case. Gross weighable silver 71.4 grams. (4).
Postage: Not Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In overall fair condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The mirror in the compact case has a crack through the plate, appears a clean break, remnants of powder to the interior, would benefit from a clean, the removable mesh is frayed with a hole to the centre, the back of the case has significant tarnished area to the corner. The fruit knife has a sleeve which it fits inside to be concealed and then can be used as the handle, the sleeve/handle has a slight split down the edge and to the decoration, further marked RD 373659. Majority of hallmarks clear and legible.
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