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An Unusual Victorian Sprung Silver Vesta
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An Unusual Victorian Sprung Silver Vesta

19th century
Description

A stylish and unusual Victorian silver vesta. The body has engraved engine turned decoration and to the front is an engraved cartouche, with engraved initials. The base has an unusual 'relief' striker, as opposed to the more regular inset type and unusually, the lid opens via a button and spring release. A collectable and pleasing example. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

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

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1880.

Maker :- George Unite.

Length :- 4 cms.

Width :- 2.5 cms.

Depth :- 0.8 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA997450
Dealers Internal Reference
13381
Dealers Notes

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Description
A stylish and unusual Victorian silver vesta.
The body has engraved engine turned decoration and to the front is an engraved cartouche, with engraved initials.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The base has an unusual 'relief' striker, as opposed to the more regular inset type and unusually, the lid opens via a button and spring release. A collectable and pleasing example. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An unusual Victorian sprung silver vesta
fig 1. An Unusual Victorian Sprung Silver Vesta

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

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

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1880.

Maker :- George Unite.

Length :- 4 cms.

Width :- 2.5 cms.

Depth :- 0.8 cm.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA997450
Dealers Internal Ref
13381
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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