Tuesday 4 December 2018 | 10:00 | Lots: 422
Lot 1116
An Edwardian small silver vesta case, of oblong form with hinged opening cover and suspension...
Tuesday 4 December 2018 | 10:00 | Lots: 422
Lot 1116
An Edwardian silver vesta case, together with an Austro Hungarian silver vesta case & a George V...
Lot 1116
Lot Description
An Edwardian small silver vesta case, of oblong form with hinged opening cover and suspension ring terminal, part bright cut engraved with foliate detail, hallmarked J & R Griffin, Chester 1905. Together with an Austro-Hungarian silver vesta case, of oblong form with niello decoration to the whole and personally engraved cartouche, Dianakopf mark (probably Vienna 1872-1922) for 900 fineness, and a George V silver striker, modelled as a book with removable lighter, hallmarked London import 1925, maker's marked rubbed and indistinct. Total weight 1.81 ozt (56.4 grams). (3).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In fair condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use.
Niello work vesta case worn and rubbed. Striker worn, particularly the striking section, and removable lighter wick worn.
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