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Regimental Interest: A Victorian silver Sentry Box Vesta case by Sampson Mordan, 1886, enamelled with a cavalryman of the 5th Irish Lancers, Registered Design No. 38283, maker’s mark ‘S.M’, London hallmark, dimensions 60 x 24 x 10mm. £800-£1,000------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: Partial hallmarks also to the inside lid. The case has considerable tarnish, particularly to the front of the hinged lid (within the apex) and trapped dirt visible inside the lid. General wear throughout, plus some surface scratches to the enamel. Gross weight 25.6gm.
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Regimental Interest: A Victorian silver Sentry Box Vesta case by Sampson Mordan, 1886, enamelled with a cavalryman of the 5th Irish Lancers, Registered Design No. 38283, maker’s mark ‘S.M’, London hallmark, dimensions 60 x 24 x 10mm. £800-£1,000------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: Partial hallmarks also to the inside lid. The case has considerable tarnish, particularly to the front of the hinged lid (within the apex) and trapped dirt visible inside the lid. General wear throughout, plus some surface scratches to the enamel. Gross weight 25.6gm.