FRENCH, LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY
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A silver vesta case
FRENCH, LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Rectangular box-type, engine-turned overall, the cover with applied enamelled skull and crossbones, with internal hinged striker -- 2¼in. (5.7cm.); a plated vesta case, the front with applied cartouche enamelled with a dog's head -- 2 1/8in. (5.3cm.); and a French box-type brass vesta case, the front with applied enamel plaque depicting a standing gentleman, the interior with applied enamel plaque depicting a lady stepping into her bath -- 1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) (3)
FRENCH, LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Rectangular box-type, engine-turned overall, the cover with applied enamelled skull and crossbones, with internal hinged striker -- 2¼in. (5.7cm.); a plated vesta case, the front with applied cartouche enamelled with a dog's head -- 2 1/8in. (5.3cm.); and a French box-type brass vesta case, the front with applied enamel plaque depicting a standing gentleman, the interior with applied enamel plaque depicting a lady stepping into her bath -- 1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) (3)
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