ELEGANT SOLID SILVER VICTORIAN VESTA CASE LONDON SAMPSON MORDAN & CO

Victorian

Solid Silver

This is an elegant solid silver vesta case made during the reign of Queen Victoria. Rectangular in form, it comes in a plain undecorated design. There are engraved letters on the front of the case.These are probably the initials of the original owner and form an important part in the history of the case. On the reverse there is a further engraving which looks like a couple of playful lions. I’m guessing that it is the family crest of the original owner. It feels tactile to hold and is made from a decent gauge of silver. A super case made by the respected and highly sought after silversmiths, Sampson Mordan & Co. Condition is good.There are no splits or repairs, just the usual light surface scratches and marks commensurate with a piece of silver which is 128 years old.The hinge is strong and the lid has a nice tight fit when closed. The strike plate functions as it should. There are a couple of minor knocks on the case but they are insignificant in my opinion and do not detract from the overall appeal.This is a highly desirable vesta case which would compliment any collection. My photographs confirm condition, however further images are available if required. Hallmarks are crisp and show London 1887, the maker being Sampson Mordan & Co. Established in 1890, the business operated from premises in City Road and Regent Street, London. As manufacturing silversmiths and goldsmiths, they produced a wide and varied range of products through to 1941 when their premises were destroyed during the World War II Blitz. They were renowned for their invention of the propelling pencil in the 1800’s and later expanded into producing novelty pieces in gold and silver which are very desirable.The quality of their work is reflected in this elegant vesta case. The case measures 4.5cm x 3cm and weighs 21g.

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