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Smoking Accessories — Vesta Cases/Match Cases/Strikers - Recreations & Pursuits - McKenzies Auctioneers

$891
A rare coquilla nut vesta case, c.1880 with engraved silver…
$540
Late 19th century match case. In cloisonne enamelled silver…
$460
A collection of five vesta cases four in sterling silver; one…
$420
9ct yellow gold match box marked with 375 Birmingham circa 1900…
Auction House:
McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:11
Lots with images:11
Prices available:11
Category:
Smoking Accessories - Vesta Cases/Match Cases/Strikers
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*** A rare coquilla nut vesta case, c.1880 with engraved silver mounts engraved monogram 'Rec' belonging to Colonel Richard E. Courtney CB.,VD. Diameter 4.8 cm. note: Colonel Richard E Courtney CB.,VD, original CO of the 14th Battalion A.I.F. at Courtney's… ***
*** Late 19th century match case. In cloisonne enamelled silver having Russian 88 mark with other rubbed marks not Identifiable. Quality cloisonne work. Hinged lid has engraved 1885. Weight: 85.3 grams. ***
*** A collection of five vesta cases four in sterling silver; one with hard stone marquetry, the fifth in rolled gold with embedded turquoise ***
*** 9ct yellow gold match box marked with 375 Birmingham circa 1900 -1910 makers marks HM. Weight 14.5 grams. ***
*** A collection of six vesta cases five in sterling silver one in ivory ***
*** Decorative vesta box in Russian silver with enamelled front and patterned back, stamped 84, St Pertersburg assay mark. Worn makers mark possibly Alexander Wilson of Riga1882-1903. Weight 45.3 grams. ***
*** 9ct yellow gold vesta case 1910, Chester assay marks, height: 3.8 cm,. Weight: 21.8gms ***
*** Sterling silver vesta case having a gilt interior enamelled front and patterned back.By Adie Brothers Ltd Birmingham assayed 1932, length 6 cm, width 4.5 cm, Weight:37.9 grams. ***
*** i) A sterling silver vesta case. Birmingham 1906, engraved decoration. Height 6 cm. ii) A sterling silver vesta case. Birmingham 1914, engraved decoration. Height 3.8 cm. ii) A sterling silver vesta case. Birmingham 1900. Repousse decoration with engraved… ***
*** German silver vesta case having a decorative repousse front depicting cherub's and floral scrolling with gilt interior. Rectangular shaped 8 x 6.5 cm. Attributed to Karl Schatz of Hanau active in 1st quarter 20th century Weight 97.5 grams. ***
*** A silver mounted nut vesta case, c.1900, probably Australian. Height 5.5 cm ***