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Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897

19th century
Description

This wonderful and unusual Victorian silver mounted crocodile skin vesta case bears the maker's marks of Edward J. Carnelly, who was a Mount maker. Of rounded rectangular form it has a sprung cover and striker to base. The crocodile skin covered body with hallmarked circular medallion.

It snaps shut beautifully.

Hallmarks:

E.J.C for Edward J. Carnelly.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "x" for 1897.

Dimensions and weight:

5cm x 3.5cm.

1.6 inches x 1.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No tear to the crocodile skin, just very minor wear at places.

Strong hinge.

Spring mechanism in full working order.

Good hallmarks.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA260048
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV72
Description
This wonderful and unusual Victorian silver mounted crocodile skin vesta case bears the maker's marks of Edward J. Carnelly, who was a Mount maker. Of rounded rectangular form it has a sprung cover and striker to base. The crocodile skin covered body with hallmarked circular medallion.
fig 1. VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE, BIRMINGHAM 1897
fig 1. Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897

It snaps shut beautifully.

Hallmarks:

E.J.C for Edward J. Carnelly.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "x" for 1897.

Dimensions and weight:

5cm x 3.5cm.

1.6 inches x 1.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

fig 2. VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE, BIRMINGHAM 1897
fig 2. Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897

No tear to the crocodile skin, just very minor wear at places.

Strong hinge.

Spring mechanism in full working order.

Good hallmarks.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.

fig 3. VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE, BIRMINGHAM 1897
fig 3. Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA260048
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV72
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE, BIRMINGHAM 1897

Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897

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Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE, BIRMINGHAM 1897
VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE, BIRMINGHAM 1897
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