Silver & Objects of Vertu - 19th July 2017

Lot 781

A Victorian novelty silver sovereign case

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £400

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Description

A Victorian novelty silver sovereign case,

by S. Mordan, date letter rubbed, with a design mark for 1877,

modelled as an artillery shell, pull-off base, inscribed 'A SHOT IN THE LOCKER', height 6.8cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.