A Victorian silver vesta case, David & Lionel Spiers, Birmin...

Hammer

£70

A Victorian silver vesta case, David & Lionel Spiers, Birmingham 1886, of rectangular form with canted corners, 42mm x 30mm, together with another silver vesta case by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1916, 46mm x 50mm, and another example by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1912, 47mm x 35mm, gross weight of group 2.42ozt (3)

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Largest example: Overall fair, several small to medium sized dents to case surface, moderate tarnish and scratching, hinged lid opening smoothly and closing securely. Hallmarks and engravings clear.

Medium example: Overall fair, large dent to one side of case, minor tarnish and moderate scratching to exterior,moderate wear to gilt interior, hinged lid opening smoothly and closing securely.

Small example: Overall fair, small puncture to the bottom right of the cartouche, small areas of denting to front and reverse, moderate scratching and light tarnish, hinged lid opening smoothly and closing securely.