Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fox Vesta Case 1908
REF: C8859 / LA502284
£1,995
€2,330
$2,509
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver fox vesta case; an addition to our collection of novelty vesta cases.
This exceptional and rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case has a plain oval rounded form.
The surface of the vesta case is plain and embellished to the lower portion with an impressive protruding embossed ornament, modelled in the form of a fox's head.
This fine sterling silver vesta case has a hinged cover, incorporating a plain thumbpiece to the anterior edge.
The impressive and unusual case bears a ring loop attachment below the hinge, in addition to an integrated serrated panel/match striker.
This exceptional case was crafted by a renowned silversmith of smallwork, Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd.
Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd
Origin: Chester, England
measurements
Width:
3.4 cm
Depth:
0.9 cm
Length:
5.2 cm
Weight:
14.2 g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fox Vesta Case 1908 (LA502284) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1908
declaration
condition
condition
This antique rare silver fox vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the sleeve of the body and part hallmarks to the surface of the cover are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of silver vesta boxes for sale.