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Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vesta Case.

A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta Case made in the form of a Mussel Shell, with hinged flip-top lid and prick-dot and scratch engraved decoration to simulate a real shell.

By Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, 1881.

Dimensions

H 30 mm (1.18 inches) W 50 mm (1.97 inches) D 18 mm (0.71 inches)

Weight

15.90 Grams (0.51 troy ounces)




Condition report

In good condition with no damage or repair

Stock number

PB260723.6
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