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Suffolk, UK
Extremely Rare Novelty Silver Table Vesta
REF: K1445 / LA471864
£395
€461
$497
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Description
Extremely rare novelty Victorian silver table vesta. The body is formed to represent a grand piano and has repousse decoration, featuring classical scenes. The hinged keyboard cover opens to reveal the striker and the lid opens to reveal the compartment for matches. Dutch in origin, there are London import marks, allowing an accurate date.
A wonderful and unusual collector's piece.
measurements
Height:
3.5 cm
Width:
3.7 cm
Depth:
7 cm
declaration
Jeff Sims Antiques has clarified that the Extremely Rare Novelty Silver Table Vesta (LA471864) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1894
condition
Excellent, with no dents or splits. The lids close well and the hinges are strong.
Hallmarks are clear and readable. Dutch marks and London import marks.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
1894
location
This Extremely Rare Novelty Silver Table Vesta is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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