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A Rare Victorian Novelty Trapezium Silver Vesta
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A Rare Victorian Novelty Trapezium Silver Vesta

19th century
Sold 28 August 2020 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A rare late Victorian novelty silver vesta. This superb and unusual piece is an optical illusion, being of trapezium form. It has an engine turned body and unusually an attaching ring to the top corner for a fob chain or chatelaine. A fun and unusual collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK.

£16.00 Worldwide.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.The lid closes well and the hinge is strong.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Henry Charles Freeman.

Date :- Birmingham 1898.

Height :- 4 cms.

Width :- 4.8 cms.

Depth :- 1.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA722274
Dealers Internal Reference
12550
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Description
A rare late Victorian novelty silver vesta. This superb and unusual piece is an optical illusion, being of trapezium form.
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It has an engine turned body and unusually an attaching ring to the top corner for a fob chain or chatelaine.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A fun and unusual collector's piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A rare Victorian novelty trapezium silver vesta
fig 1. A Rare Victorian Novelty Trapezium Silver Vesta

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK.

£16.00 Worldwide.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.The lid closes well and the hinge is strong.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Henry Charles Freeman.

Date :- Birmingham 1898.

Height :- 4 cms.

Width :- 4.8 cms.

Depth :- 1.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA722274
Dealers Internal Ref
12550
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A rare Victorian novelty trapezium silver vesta
A rare Victorian novelty trapezium silver vesta
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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