Lot 285
Two silver vesta cases, the first late Victorian example foliate scroll engraved throughout with...
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Lot 285
Two silver vesta cases, a small cigarette case & a 1930's matches case. (4).
Lot 285
Lot Description
Two silver vesta cases, the first late Victorian example foliate scroll engraved throughout with initialled circular panel, hallmarked John Millward Banks, Chester 1900, the second Edwardian case decorated with leaf patterns and monogrammed, hallmarked Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1906. Together with a late Victorian small silver cigarette case, also foliate engraved, hallmarked Birmingham 1899, and a later engine-turned silver matches case, Birmingham 1931. Gross weight 4 ozt (124.8 grams). (4).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
All the cases display some general surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with their age and use. Would all benefit from a clean and polish. A few small surface dints and bumps, especially around edges. Some rubbing to decoration with slight loss of surface detail, particularly on the two vesta cases. Hallmarks are mostly clear and legible, slight distortion to a couple of maker's marks.
Victorian vesta - Hinges in working order but no longer snaps shut securely.
Victorian cigarette case - Hinges in working order but the clasp is broken so it does not close securely.
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