Sale 8018
London
|
9 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 875
Estimate
A VICTORIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL VESTA-CASE IN THE FORM OF A PEN KNIFE MARK OF SAMPSON MORDAN AND CO., LONDON, 1890 The hinged cover enamelled with a view of huntsmen at a fence, with suspension loop and striking surface, marked inside base and cover 2 in. (5.2 cm.) long
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