No. 108029470

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Vesta case - .833 silver - Horses Relief Match Safe
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€ 110
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Vesta case - .833 silver - Horses Relief Match Safe

Antique Solid Silver Equestrian Horses Relief Match Safe / Vesta Case (5.0 x 4.0 cm - 23.57g) – Late 19th / Early 20th Century Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark. Description: A fine and highly collectible antique solid silver pocket match safe / vesta case. The front cover is embossed and chased in high relief with a detailed portrait of two horses wearing bridles and reins. Features a hinged spring lid, side suspension ring for a pocket watch Albert chain, and a serrated striker slot along the bottom edge. Item Type: Pocket Vesta Case / Match Safe (Fosforeira) Material: Solid Silver (hallmarked on the back/lid seam) Theme / Motif: Equestrian / Two Horses in relief Period / Style: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (c. 1890–1915, Late Victorian / Edwardian Era) Dimensions: 5.0 x 4.0 cm Total Weight: 23.57 g Condition: Good overall antique condition. Displays a gentle natural silver patina with minor surface micro-wear appropriate for its age. The hinge is tight and the lid snaps shut securely. Horse relief remains sharp and well-detailed with no major dents. Shipping: Professional reinforced packaging with registered and tracked shipping.

No. 108029470

Sold
Vesta case - .833 silver - Horses Relief Match Safe

Vesta case - .833 silver - Horses Relief Match Safe

Antique Solid Silver Equestrian Horses Relief Match Safe / Vesta Case (5.0 x 4.0 cm - 23.57g) – Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.

Description:
A fine and highly collectible antique solid silver pocket match safe / vesta case.

The front cover is embossed and chased in high relief with a detailed portrait of two horses wearing bridles and reins. Features a hinged spring lid, side suspension ring for a pocket watch Albert chain, and a serrated striker slot along the bottom edge.

Item Type: Pocket Vesta Case / Match Safe (Fosforeira)

Material: Solid Silver (hallmarked on the back/lid seam) Theme / Motif: Equestrian / Two Horses in relief

Period / Style: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (c. 1890–1915, Late Victorian / Edwardian Era)

Dimensions: 5.0 x 4.0 cm

Total Weight: 23.57 g

Condition:
Good overall antique condition. Displays a gentle natural silver patina with minor surface micro-wear appropriate for its age. The hinge is tight and the lid snaps shut securely. Horse relief remains sharp and well-detailed with no major dents.

Shipping:
Professional reinforced packaging with registered and tracked shipping.

Final bid
€ 110
Dési van Rhee
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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