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A Victorian rounded rectangular gilt-lined vesta case formed to simulate a penknife, the lid engraved with presentation initials, William Thornhill and Co, London 1883 - 2.7in; a plain Victorian rounded rectangular vesta case with concealed opening mechanism, Sampson Mordan, London 1884; and a rectangular drawer type vesta case, the top engraved with the masthead of The Times newspaper, the date 1926 and a latin inscription, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co, London 1926 - 2.3in
The last is reportedly a vesta case given by the then proprietor of The Times to all who worked through the 1926 General Strike. The time on the masthead stands at 1.24 A.M., refering to the time the first copy of May 25 was issued. (3)
The last is reportedly a vesta case given by the then proprietor of The Times to all who worked through the 1926 General Strike. The time on the masthead stands at 1.24 A.M., refering to the time the first copy of May 25 was issued. (3)