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    Sale 8113

    VESTA CASES

    London, South Kensington

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    15 September 1998

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    • A Combination Vesta, Knife etc
    Lot 198

    A Combination Vesta, Knife etc

    Price realised

    GBP 748

    Estimate

    GBP 600 - GBP 800

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    A Combination Vesta, Knife etc
    silver, of oval form, the case incorporating a button hook, a knife and a pipe cleaner, the cover engraved with initials, J.B., London 1885 - 7cms; and A Padlock, silver, formed as such, one side engraved with a garter cartouche, indistinct Birmingham marks - 4.4cms (2)

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