Silver - 30th April 2008

Lot 570

A late Victorian novelty matchbox cover

Estimate £100 - £120 | Hammer £80

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Description

A late Victorian novelty matchbox cover, pierced with a pig on his way to market, and engraved 'scratch me', by A.Barrett & Sons, London, date letter worn (possibly 1897), signed in script on the base, Walter Townley, 3in (7.6cm) long, 2.1oz.