Sellingantiques.co.uk Logo
 50,812 antiques pages browsed today 186 antiques uploaded 28 July
ANTIQUE #SA437218

Victorian Silver Whistle & Vesta Combination Hallmarked London 1881

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A rare and unusual Victorian, solid silver Vesta case in the form of a working whistle. One end of the Vesta is hinged and opens and the other end is the whistle. The striker is on the top of the lid. The hallmarks and maker''s marks are visible on the back of the Vesta and also on the opening lid (see photos): London 1881 by Thomas Johnson.
 
A wonderful Vesta case.
 
   
 
CONDITION (see photos):
 
In great used condition. (There is one tiny dent to the silver on one edge of the Vesta, this is mentioned for accuracy only and commensurate with age). The hinged lid works perfectly.
 
  
 
HALLMARKS: London 1881 by Thomas Johnson.
 
  
 
MEASUREMENTS:
 
Length: 6.43cm approx.
 
Width: 1.58cm approx.
 
Depth: 1.09 cm approx.
 
Weight:16.61 gram approx.
 
 
 
-------------------------------------
 
HOW TO PURCHASE
 
Please call 01394 387210 if you wish to talk to us and you can pay by card over the phone.
 
Click to buy u...
Antique SA437218 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
   The Victorian Era   
Famous inventions historic timeline graphic to help to give historical context to the date of this antique.
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
WOODBRIDGE ANTIQUES PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD