Silver & Collectors' Items - 22nd and 23rd July - 22nd July 2014

Lot 521

A Victorian novelty silver vesta case

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £70

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Description

A Victorian novelty silver vesta case,

by A and J Zimmerman, Birmingham 1889,

modelled as a book, with simulated crocodile decoration, hinged cover, height 3.5cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.

Provenance: The Old Rectory, Little Langford, Wiltshire. Sold by order of Trustees of the Estate of the late Miss S.F. Rooke.