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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Vesta Case (1891) (1 of 10)
AC Silver
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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. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Vesta Case (1891)

REF: C8858 / LA503652
£1,995
€2,330
$2,509
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver fish vesta case; an addition to our collection of novelty vesta cases. This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a fish. This impressive novelty vesta case is embellished with embossed details replicating the features of the fish's scales and anatomical features. The case is fitted with a sprung hinged cover/head. Such exceptional period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Dimensions Length 6.8cm/2.68' Width 1.2cm/0.47' Height 3.8cm/1.5' Weight 0.8 troy ounces/23.8g Origin: Birmingham, England
measurements
Height:
1.5 in
Width:
0.47 in
Depth:
2.68 in
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Vesta Case (1891) (LA503652) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1891
condition
This antique and rare silver fish vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silver vesta boxes for sale.
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location
This Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Vesta Case (1891) is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom