Description
This is a very rare Victorian silver vesta case enamelled with a yachting pennant signal. It was made by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan and is dated London 1880. Of plain rounded rectangular form, the front inset with a blue and white enamel maritime signal flag.
The back plain, the sprung hinged lid with erased presentation inscription.
The base with striker.
Hallmarks:
SM&Co for Sampson Mordan & Co.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "E" for 1880.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 5cm.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: SEPT74
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
OF NAVAL INTEREST, A SAMPSON MORDAN VICTORIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL FLAG VESTA CASE, LONDON 1880
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
SEPT74
Description
This is a very rare Victorian silver vesta case enamelled with a yachting pennant signal. It was made by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan and is dated London 1880. Of plain rounded rectangular form, the front inset with a blue and white enamel maritime signal flag.
The back plain, the sprung hinged lid with erased presentation inscription.
The base with striker.
Hallmarks:
SM&Co for Sampson Mordan & Co.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "E" for 1880.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 5cm.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: SEPT74
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.