Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19 Jul 2016
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A Victorian novelty silver and enamel vesta case
A Victorian novelty silver and enamel vesta case,
retailed by Houghton and Gunn, 162 New Bond Street, London 1887, also marked with registration number RD. 87598,
modelled as a triangular mile stone, enamelled 'TO ASCOT 12 MILES' and 'TO LONDON 17 MILES', hinged cover, the base with a striker, height 6.3cm, approx. weight 1.3oz.