John Rose Vesta case with bale, strike plate and vacant cartouche, engraved with scrolls - Vesta case (1) - .925 silver, Gilt, Gold-plated, Silver gilt
Ornate sterling silver George V vesta case with a bale for hanging and a strike plate to the base. Engraved all over with Art Nouveau scrolling foliage and gilded to the interior.
The front of the case has a large vacant shield cartouche for personalised engraving.
Maker: John Rose
Assay office: Birmingham
Date: 1919
22. 43 g
1 x 4 x 4. 5 cm
Very good antique condition. Few tiny dings; slightly depressed on reverse; the lid doesn’t sit completely flush; small dent and split along the edge of the lid; some wear to gilt inside.
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Ornate sterling silver George V vesta case with a bale for hanging and a strike plate to the base. Engraved all over with Art Nouveau scrolling foliage and gilded to the interior.
The front of the case has a large vacant shield cartouche for personalised engraving.
Maker: John Rose
Assay office: Birmingham
Date: 1919
22. 43 g
1 x 4 x 4. 5 cm
Very good antique condition. Few tiny dings; slightly depressed on reverse; the lid doesn’t sit completely flush; small dent and split along the edge of the lid; some wear to gilt inside.
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