Late 19th Century Comical French Silver Vesta Case
Linder Napoleon, Paris c1900
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A late 19th / early 20th century French silver Vesta Case, of shaped rectangular form with sprung hinged lid and a striker to the front, the base and the lid engraved with risque comical scenes with the legends; 'J'te parie qu'elle a des bas roses' ( I bet you she has pink stockings) and 'Et on dit que l'agriculture manque de bras' (and it is said that agriculture lacks hands). Engraved on the sides - ‘Cie Gle Des Allemettes Chimiques', '66 Chaussee D’Anton' and 'Paris.’ Silver gilt interior.
By Napoleon Linder, Paris, c1900.
The Compagnie Générale des Allumettes Chimiques, was the French State Manufacture of Matches, established in 1872.
Sold - £300.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, a few minor surface scratches
Dimensions
H
45 mm
(1.77 inches)
W
37 mm
(1.46 inches)
D
10 mm
(0.39 inches)
Weight
31.50 Grams
(1.01 troy ounces)
Country
France
Stock Code
PM200323.44
Medium
Silver
