Lot 91
  • 91

A Group of Nine Victorian and Edwardian Silver and Enamel Vesta Cases of Horse Racing and Coaching Themes

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • two with horse heads by M&L, Birmingham, 1888 and JMB, Birmingham, 1891; another of a jockey by Sampson Mordan, London, 1894; two with racing horses by Sampson Mordan, 1885 and AC, London, 1901; with a sulky in harness by HCF, Chester, 1889; and three coaching scenes by Sampson Mordan, 1887/99 and CSF, Birmingham, 1884.  Together with another enameled with a trophy, Birmingham, 1902; 10 pieces
  • lengths 2 1/4 in. to 1 1/2 in.
  • 5.8cm, 3.8cm

Condition

sulky with crease in back, jockey with dent in back, surface scratches to most but overall good
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