Description
This wonderful Sampson Mordan Aesthetic movement silver vesta case is dated Birmingham 1884. Aesthetic movement silver vesta cases are very scarce and this an exquisite example by a very collectable silversmith. The front engraved with two perched owls in a moonlight setting and a crane catching a fish in a pond amongst lily pads. The back with flying ducks amongst reeds, all typical motifs of this movement.
Sprung cover and striker to base. Gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
S.Mf or Sampson Mordan.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "I" for 1884.
Dimensions:
5cm x 4cm / 1.6 inches x 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 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: MARS79
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
RARE AND EXQUISITE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT SILVER VESTA CASE BY SAMPSON MORDAN, LONDON 1884
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
MARS79
Description
This wonderful Sampson Mordan Aesthetic movement silver vesta case is dated Birmingham 1884. Aesthetic movement silver vesta cases are very scarce and this an exquisite example by a very collectable silversmith. The front engraved with two perched owls in a moonlight setting and a crane catching a fish in a pond amongst lily pads. The back with flying ducks amongst reeds, all typical motifs of this movement.
Sprung cover and striker to base. Gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
S.Mf or Sampson Mordan.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "I" for 1884.
Dimensions:
5cm x 4cm / 1.6 inches x 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 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: MARS79
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.