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ANTIQUE #SA744402

Rare French Silver Vesta Case By Prudent Quitte

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

A rare and collectable antique silver Vesta Case. The maker is the highly esteemed silversmith Prudent Quitte who worked from 42 Rue Notre Dame de Nazareth in Paris and was first registered in 1882. The marks for Prudent Quitte are clearly visible featuring the initials and revolver on the lip of the case beneath the hinged lid. The Tiger decoration, in gilded stripes, to both sides of the Vesta, is extremely unusual. Made from French 800 grade silver.
 
A fabulous item from a wonderful silver maker!
 
Condition: In great antique condition (there are a couple of very small slight dents to the surface on the back of the vesta case near to the lid, and some very light surface scratches, commensurate with age and mentioned for accuracy).
 
Maker''s Mark: Prudent Quitte of Paris.
 
Measurements: Height: 4.6 cm Width: 5cm Depth: 1 cm
 
Weight: 26 grams
 
Weights and measurements are approximate.
 
 
 
 
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1880
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD