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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bear and Ragged Staff Vesta Case

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An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case modelled in the form of the Bear and Ragged Staff; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of the 'Bear and Ragged Staff'. This impressive antique novelty vesta case is embellished with embosseddetails replicating the bear's anatomical features and fur. The case is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover to the lower portion, opening to reveal the original gilded interior. The side of the cover is embellished to either side with the pun 'In Mind'. The underside of this novelty silver vesta case incorporates a serrated panel/match striker. The bear's back is accented with a plain ring loop attachment. Such exceptional period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. NOTE: * The 'Bear and Ragged Staff' is the crest of the Earls of Warwick and Warwickshire, and has been since at least the 14th century. The bear was a common heraldic device and implied boldness and courage, and a reference to a legendary early Earl of Warwick; however which Earl is in debate between Urse d'Abetot and Arthal. The Ragged Staff is said to pertain to Morvidus, an early Earl of Warwick who, according to legend, slain a giant 'with a young ash tree torn up by the roots'. Condition This rare antique novelty vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the cover and part hallmarks to the sleeve and body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box. Dimensions Length 3cm/1.2' Width 1.4cm/0.6' Height 4.9cm/1.9' Weight 0.6 troy ounce/18.4g Date: 1898 Origin: Birmingham, England.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)Width: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1898
  • Condition:
    See product description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C77441stDibs: LU1200233404432

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