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Tyne and Wear, UK
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case 1886
REF: C8863 / LA502840
£2,950
€3,446
$3,711
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver sarcophagus vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection.
This fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a sarcophagus.
The body of this Victorian vesta case is embellished with engraved decoration, replicating the details of the sarcophagus hieroglyphics/memorial illustrations.
This antique vesta case is fitted with a hinged cover ornamented with embossed details replicating the coffin sculpture's anatomical features and attire.
The lower portion of the body bears a serrated panel/match striker and the upper portion incorporates a ring loop attachment.
Such examples in this fine condition are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Maker: Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd
Origin: Birmingham, England
measurements
Width:
2.9 cm
Depth:
1.7 cm
Length:
6.5 cm
Weight:
19 g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case 1886 (LA502840) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1886
condition
This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the interior of this Egyptian sarcophagus vesta case and surface of the opposing cover are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Victorian silverware.
additional info
Period:
Category:
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
1886
location
This Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case 1886 is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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