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ANTIQUE #SA930393

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign/vesta Case - 1896

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: S & A Marsh

An antique Victorian sterling silver combination Sovereign/vesta case which has a rectangular shaped body with attractive decoration to the body with a ring attachment at the top so that it could be worn, if so desired. There is a push button at the top to open the lid which reveals a spring mechanism to house the Sovereigns. At the bottom there is a hinged lid which opens to hold the matches with a striking mechanism to light them. This is a particularly fine example and remains in excellent condition. There is a crest on the front of the body which is part of the history of this interesting piece. It weighs 1.5 troy ounces (48 grams).
 
Length: 8.2 cms (3.2'')
 
Width: 3.2 cms (1.3'')
 
Thickness: 1.4 cms (0.6'')
 
It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1896 by Joseph Gloster and remains in excellent condition.
 
Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver Sovereign/vesta case.
 
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA930393
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Antique SA930393 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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S & A Marsh
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 07773 644605
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD