A Superb Edwardian Silver Mussel Shell Vesta

Name: A Superb Edwardian Silver Mussel Shell Vesta
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1167952
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A rare and collectable novelty Edwardian silver Vesta case. This superb example is in the most unusual form of a mussel shell. The body is extensively engraved with delightful scrolling acanthus leaves and to the front is a shaped vacant cartouche. The striker is found to the side and there is an attaching ring for a fob chain or chatelaine. With the lid open the gilded interior is revealed and the vesta retains a strong hinge and pleasing 'snap' when closing. A fantastic example of a very collectable piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£24.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents and no splits. The hinge is strong and the lid closes with a pleasing snap.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to body, part marks to lid.

Maker :- Charles Lyster & Son.

Date :- Birmingham 1905.

Height :- 6.2 cms.

Width :- 3.6 cms.

Depth :- 1.7 cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.6cm (2.20")

Width

3.4cm (1.34")

Depth

1.4cm (0.55")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1167952

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA2187

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare and collectable novelty Edwardian silver Vesta case. This superb example is in the most unusual form of a mussel shell.

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The body is extensively engraved with delightful scrolling acanthus leaves and to the front is a shaped vacant cartouche.

Andrew Cox Antiques

The striker is found to the side and there is an attaching ring for a fob chain or chatelaine. With the lid open the gilded interior is revealed and the vesta retains a strong hinge and pleasing 'snap' when closing. A fantastic example of a very collectable piece. Dimensions below.