Lot 92
  • 92

A Group of Eleven Victorian and Edwardian Silver and Enamel Palying Card and Novelty Vesta Cases

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • two with honors in the suit of Hearts by Sampson Mordan and Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London, 1890/1901; King of Hearts by Sampson Mordan, 1885; Queen of Hearts by Thomas Johnson, London, 1883; Punch and Judy by George Unite, Birmingham, 1895; Punch Magazine cover by JMB, Birmingham, 1893; a grisaille rebus of an eye by D&F, Birmingham, 1887; a dragonfly by HCF, Birmingham, 1905; a thistle plant by WHS, Birmingham, 1904; a grisaille of a seated man offering matches with rhyme by WN, Chester, 1886; and a simulated box of matches "Royal Wax Vestas" by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1902; 11 pieces
  • lengths 2 1/4 in. to 1 1/2 in.
  • 5.7cm, 3.8cm

Condition

minor surface scratches, otherwise good
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