Cigarette case, Vesta case (1) - .925 silver - Steinhart & Co - Austrian - London Import - 1904
This exceptional antique Austrian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The interior surface of the silver and enamel vesta case is ornamented with an impressive enamel panel depicting a semi-naked female portrait adorned with luxurious long brown hair; this is a desirable and collectable portrayal. The interior of the cover retains the original gilding. Importer's mark: S&Co (Steinhart & Co.) Import mark: Birmingham Date letter: 1904 Dimensions - Size : 8. 5 x 7. 2 x 2. 2 cm Weight : 132 grams Condition : Perfect enamel, couple of minor dings on silver, interior slightly oxidised, otherwise excellent overall condition for it's age
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This exceptional antique Austrian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The interior surface of the silver and enamel vesta case is ornamented with an impressive enamel panel depicting a semi-naked female portrait adorned with luxurious long brown hair; this is a desirable and collectable portrayal. The interior of the cover retains the original gilding. Importer's mark: S&Co (Steinhart & Co.) Import mark: Birmingham Date letter: 1904 Dimensions - Size : 8. 5 x 7. 2 x 2. 2 cm Weight : 132 grams Condition : Perfect enamel, couple of minor dings on silver, interior slightly oxidised, otherwise excellent overall condition for it's age