Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 30th October 2012

Lot 837

A late-Victorian novelty silver vesta case

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £950

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Description

A late-Victorian novelty silver vesta case, by Thomas Johnson, London 1882, modelled as a kennel, hinged roof, textured plank decoration, the front with an Essex crystal of a lying dog, (chipped), length 4.8cm, approx. weight 2oz.