This is for a rare Victorian sterling silver vesta case and cigar holder combination from 1899. It is hinged in two places, the top for the matches and the centre for the cigar holder. The lid has a grooved strip for striking matches and it has a suspension ring for hanging it from an Albert chain or Chatelaine. The silver is hallmarked in several places dating it to Chester 1899 along with the initials CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux & Francis Hollins. The insides have retained their gilt finish and it is in excellent condition with no play in the hinges and no dents in the silver. It measures 85mm (3.5") long by 14mm (0.5") in diameter where the cigar holder fits. It weighs 22 grams.
Be sure to check out all the other general antiques, objects of virtue, writing implements, scientific and optical instruments, art nouveau and art deco items, vanity and smoking requisites, and all the other vintage ladies & gentleman's accessories we are selling this week. We list nearly every week and usually on a Thursday night and we will always combine items to reduce postage costs and make them as cheap as possible.
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