Inscribed 1879 Antique Silver Plated Vesta Case with Foliate Scrolling

Price: 20.00 GBP

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Item Specifics

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Description:

This Victorian Silver Plated Vesta case is almost 150 years old and was found amongst my grandmother's treasured possessions. It is inscribed 1879 with Foliate Scrolling, there is wear to plate as would be expected. Marked with maker H J & Co. on top of lid. The inscription in the center of the engraved case reads: Jos. P. Hartley Accrington 1879 Condition is as photographed so ..... please study all photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description and I recommend making full use of the excellent zoom facility Thank you Solid Silver H J & Co

Brand: H J & Co

Antique: Yes

Pattern: Foliate Scrolling

Composition: Solid Silver

Style: Antique

Product: Cigarette/ Vesta Cases

Material: Solid Silver

Age: 1850-1899

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

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Price notes

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Condition notes

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