Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 474

A late-Victorian novelty silver match box cover

Estimate £60 - £80 | Hammer £55

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Description

A late-Victorian novelty silver match box cover,

by Andrew Barrett & Sons, London 1897,

rectangular form, the cover with the cut-out shape of a pig, engraved decoration, inscribed 'Scratch Me', plain sides, length 4.4cm, approx. weight 0.4oz.