With rounded base, flat top and all-over scroll foliate, this is a handsome silver novelty vesta case by Sampson and Mordan & Co. One side presents a strike panel, the other comes with a sprung lid. To release the lid, one has to depress the middle by pressing on the side panels. Once opened, the lid reveals a gilded interior.
The vesta case presents S & M Co, the Lion Passant, the London assay mark, and date letter ''F'' for 1881.
Silver Vesta Case, By Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1881
£285.00Price
In very good condition with nice crisp engraving. Monograms on the cartouche. If you have any questions, or you require additional photos with the vesta case, do not hesitate to contact us.
