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19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
About the Item
Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee), Retailed by Thornhill, 144 Bond street.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 5.5cm
Width: 5.5 x 1.5cm
Weight: 62g.
- Creator:Thornhill (Retailer),Henry William Dee (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1853
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - No Damage.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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