Description
This wonderful and unusual Victorian silver mounted crocodile skin vesta case bears the maker's marks of Edward J. Carnelly, who was a Mount maker. Of rounded rectangular form it has a sprung cover and striker to base. The crocodile skin covered body with hallmarked circular medallion.
It snaps shut beautifully.
Hallmarks:
E.J.C for Edward J. Carnelly.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "x" for 1897.
Dimensions and weight:
5cm x 3.5cm.
1.6 inches x 1.3 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No tear to the crocodile skin, just very minor wear at places.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
Good hallmarks.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: JANV72
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE, BIRMINGHAM 1897
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
JANV72
Description
This wonderful and unusual Victorian silver mounted crocodile skin vesta case bears the maker's marks of Edward J. Carnelly, who was a Mount maker. Of rounded rectangular form it has a sprung cover and striker to base. The crocodile skin covered body with hallmarked circular medallion.
It snaps shut beautifully.
Hallmarks:
E.J.C for Edward J. Carnelly.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "x" for 1897.
Dimensions and weight:
5cm x 3.5cm.
1.6 inches x 1.3 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No tear to the crocodile skin, just very minor wear at places.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
Good hallmarks.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: JANV72
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.