Lot 723
Modern silver novelty vesta case modelled as a pig, the head opening as the hinged cover, import...
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Lot 723
Novelty pig vesta case and early twentieth century example.
Lot 723
Lot Description
Modern silver novelty vesta case modelled as a pig, the head opening as the hinged cover, import hallmark for Birmingham 1995, length measuring 5.5 cm; together with an early twentieth century example of oblong form with engine turned decoration, hallmarked John Rose, Birmingham 1922. Combined gross weight 39.7 grams.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Both vesta cases are quite tarnished and display general wear and surface marks and scratches. Some minor nicks and a couple of minor surface dints to the pig, also flood of solder around the join of the tail and slight loss of detail to one of the eyes. Hinges in good working order. Hallmarks to the tail are very small but legible. The other case has some areas of very dark tarnishing and some deeper scratches and nicks. Hinged cover in working order but slight gap when closed. Contact marks to flange, hallmarks legible.
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