Lot 87
  • 87

A Group of nine English silver and enamel vesta cases of dog theme

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • two with packs of fox hounds by Sampson Mordan Co., London, 1896-1900; two "jugged puppy" after Stanley Berkeley's picture by H&A, Birmingham, 1886 and Sampson Mordan, 1890; one with the head of a jack russell by George Unite, Birmingham, 1884; another with head of hound possibly a boxer, by same, 1884; another with head of a bulldog, Birmingham, 1897; another of a standing bulldog by D&F, Birmingham, 1902; last of a long-haired terrier by GH, London, 1896; 9 pieces
  • lengths 2 1/4 in. to 1 5/8 in.
  • 5.7cm, 4cm

Condition

last with removed initials on back, most with scratches, overall good
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