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Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
$6,936.50
£4,950
€5,883.47
CA$9,441.27
A$10,560.66
CHF 5,495.83
MX$130,005.29
NOK 69,918.32
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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel sentry vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.
This exceptional antique Victorian silver vesta case has a prismatic pentagon-shaped form, replicating the shape of a guard house.
The body of the antique vesta case is ornamented with an impressive arched hot enamel panel depicting a soldier from The Coldstream Guards.
The case is fitted with a hinged cover ornamented with engraved markings replicating the details of the guard house, incorporating the registration number 'RD 38283'.
The lower side of this sentry box bears a serrated panel/match striker.
The posterior surface and rounded sides of this impressive Victorian silver and enamel vesta case is plain and unembellished.
Such examples of sentry vesta cases are rare to the market; the renowned silversmith Sampson Mordan produced a series of vesta cases depicting 'Soldiers of the Queen' in honour of the Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887.
Condition
This Victorian enamel box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The enamel panel is in perfect condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the sleeve of the case are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional Victorian silver and enamel sentry box/vesta case.
Dimensions
Width 2.8cm/1.1'
Height 6cm/2.36'
Depth 1cm/0.39'
Weight
0.8 troy ounces/26.3g
Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co (Sampson Mordan II)
Date: 1886
Origin: London, England
SKU: C8658
- Dimensions:Height: 2.36 in (6 cm)Width: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)Depth: 0.39 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1886
- Condition:Please see description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: C86581stDibs: LU1200240017112
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