A group of six Norwegian silver-gilt and enamel vesta cases, David Andersen, Oslo, circa 1900

A group of six Norwegian silver-gilt and enamel vesta cases, David Andersen, Oslo, circa 1900

decorated with a quatrefoil motif incorporating a flower-head surrounded by scrolling cloisons, one pink and white, one green and red, the others turquoise blue and white, all with white bead borders,
4.7 cm long ; 2in.

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Groupe de six étuis à allumettes en vermeil et émail par David Andersen, Oslo, vers 1900

décorés d'un motif quadrilobé incorporant une tête de fleur entourée de cloisons à volutes, l'une rose et blanche, l'autre verte et rouge, les autres bleu turquoise et blanches, toutes bordées de perles blanches
Long. 4,7 cm ; 2in.

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Condition Report:
In overall good condition.

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Provenance:
Christie's South Kensington, 2 March 2010, lot 139