Description
This is a divine 19th Century French *niello silver vesta case. The front decorated with a pair of birds perched on a branch within leafy decorations. The cartouche engraved and dated 1885. The back with a single bird amongst flowering branches. The sprung hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior and a full and crisp set of hallmarks.
The base with striker
* Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver and lead sulphides, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, usually silver.
Hallmarks:
Small French guarantee mark.
Maker’s marks JE for Joseph Ettlinger partner of Triefus & Ettlinger, 103 Rue du Temple, Paris.
Import Marks for London.
Date letter “G” for 1882.
Duty Mark.
London Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.3 inch.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inch.
Weight: 39 g / 1.3 ounces.
Condition:
Excellent.
Niello decorations in very good condition.Clean interior.
Strong hinge.
Very clear set of marks.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 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 760585.
Internal Ref: MARS67
Dimensions
Height = 6 cm (3")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
FABULOUS AESTHETIC MOVEMENT FRENCH SILVER NIELLO VESTA CASE BY JOSEPH ETTLINGER, IMPORT MARKS FOR LONDON 1882
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
MARS67
Description
This is a divine 19th Century French *niello silver vesta case. The front decorated with a pair of birds perched on a branch within leafy decorations. The cartouche engraved and dated 1885. The back with a single bird amongst flowering branches. The sprung hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior and a full and crisp set of hallmarks.
The base with striker
* Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver and lead sulphides, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, usually silver.
Hallmarks:
Small French guarantee mark.
Maker’s marks JE for Joseph Ettlinger partner of Triefus & Ettlinger, 103 Rue du Temple, Paris.
Import Marks for London.
Date letter “G” for 1882.
Duty Mark.
London Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.3 inch.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inch.
Weight: 39 g / 1.3 ounces.
Condition:
Excellent.
Niello decorations in very good condition.Clean interior.
Strong hinge.
Very clear set of marks.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 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 760585.
Internal Ref: MARS67
Dimensions
Height = 6 cm (3")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.