Sale 7907
London, South Kensington
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3 March 1998
Price realised
GBP 161
Estimate
An Edwardian novelty vesta case in the form of a four-division cheroot case, bright-cut decoration surrounding a vacant rectangular cartouche, G. Loveridge, Birmingham 1907 - 5cms; a combination whistle and vesta case, the body engraved with flowers and scrollwork surrounding a vacant shield-shaped cartouche, modern import marks for London 1975 - 6.8cms; an Edwardian rectangular vesta case, the front enamelled with a grouse in flight, makers initials unclear, Chester 1907 - 4.6cms; and a further Edwardian vesta case, the front stamped with a horse and rider, the reverse engraved with presentation initials, date and inscription, W.J.H., Birmingham 1902 5.5cms (4)
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