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LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches A very good looking, well made and decorative little piece of High Victorian Elegance. This compact would have been the absolute height of sophistication in Victorian society in the 1860’s to 1880’s The case or cover is Shagreen which as I’m sure you are aware is sharkskin and Ray Skin, very collectable The condition is stunning, its been lightly polished and has a period correct patina Dimensions Height:- 6.5cm Width:- 4.5cm Depth:- 1.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)Width: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823335901712

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