A Rare Sampson Morden Silver Vesta with Rapier and Blade

A superb and desirable item for the Vesta collector by the great Sampson Morden. This wonderful Victorian piece has an oval shaped body with hinged lid to contain matches. The interior is fully gilded and there is a striker to the reverse. Below there is a cigar piercer and knife, both of which retract into the body. To the top is an attaching ring for a fob chain. The lid is engraved 'H Outridge'. A lovely piece by a great maker and an excellent gift idea or collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1895.

Maker :- Samson Morden & Co.

Height :- 1.2 cms.

Depth :- 2 cm.

Width :- 5.3 cms.

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