Silver - 30th April 2008

Lot 214

A rare Victorian Scottish

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £500

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Description

A rare Victorian Scottish, 18ct gold early vesta case, oblong with scroll engraving, a suspensory ring and a Royal blue enamelled crest and motto 'DEO NON FORTUNA' on the cover and the enamelled initials 'GAH' on the base, the interior with striker strip, maker's mark of 'R.Mc.G', for Robert McGregor (of Perth), with Edinburgh hallmarks for 1850-60 (no date letter), 1.25in (3.1cm) long, 0.6oz.