A George V silver collared, glass and enamel table vesta/mat...

Hammer

£1,400

A George V silver collared, glass and enamel table vesta/match striker, Cohen and Charles, London 1913, the purple and white enamel border above a bulbous ribbed body, retailed by Finnigans of London, New Bond St, 11cm high

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Loss of enamel seen to the white band, seen as nibbles.
Purple enamel is largely free of areas of loss to the naked eye.
When viewed under x 10 loupe, there are spots of scuffs to enamel.
Wear, tarnishing and scratches seen to the silver mount, would benefit from a clean.
General residue seen to the ribbed body, would benefit from a clean.
Residue seen to the well, would benefit from a clean.
Areas of loss and nibbles to the ribbed body, majority concentrated to the lower half.
Base is scratched and worn, with nibbles seen, commensurate with being used.
General areas of scuffs, blemishes and scratches seen throughout, commensurate with being use and age.