The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 106

A late 19th century American silver vesta case

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £110

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Description

A late 19th century American silver vesta case,

apparently unmarked,

shaped rectangular form, hinged cover, the front embossed with classical figures in a woodland setting, the reverse engraved with a coastal scene and 'Golden Gate', length 6.8cm, approx. weight 1.3oz.

Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, May 1997, lot 206.