A Rare Mid Victorian Silver Mounted Table Vesta

A rare silver mounted table vesta, dating from the mid-Victorian era. This handsome example has a superb cut glass rectangular body, with strawberry diamonds and a multi-point star to the base. The hallmarked silver lid is beautifully engraved with acanthus scrolls, geometric patterns and a central cartouche with original script initials. The lid is hinged and opens to reveal a second inner lid, also hinged, which is the striker. This in turn opens to reveal the glass resevoire for holding the matches. A desirable and collectable item of Victorian silver. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits to the silver and no chips or cracks to the glass. There is a small score line across the striker, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1858.

Maker :- William Neal.

Length :- 10 cms.

Width :- 4 cms.

Height :- 4.5 cms.

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