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19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter Vesta Case

$842.61
£628.53
€710
CA$1,172.79
A$1,258.20
CHF 674.87
MX$15,148.50
NOK 8,507.53
SEK 7,757.69
DKK 5,410.74

About the Item

A silver very rare horseshoe shaped vesta case decorated with niello inlays opening on 2 sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick the silver is unmarked but tested for solid silver 19th century, very good condition 5.3 x 4.5 cm thickness 1.7 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Width: 2.09 in (5.3 cm)Depth: 0.67 in (1.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361244393722

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