Victorian silver vesta & whistle
Victorian silver vesta & whistle
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2939
Unusual antique silver vesta box of oval form with hand-engraved scroll decoration and hinged striker lid. At the other end is a functioning whistle.
A charming silver vesta match holder and whistle. This item has a match striker at the base and has had a ring attached at a later date, probably so that it could be hung on a chatelaine. This piece is hand engraved with scroll patterns.
Dimensions:
Height
9 mm / "
Width
58 mm
/ 2 "
Depth
22 mm
/ 1"
Weight
18 g (0.58 troy ozs)
Year
1883
Place
London
Condition
Excellent
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