Victorian Silver & Enamel 'Lady Clown' Vesta Case
Payton Pepper & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1898
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An unusual Victorian silver Vesta Case of rounded rectangular form with sprung hinged lid and attached suspension ring, the face enameled with a female clown wearing a green hat and a purple dress.
By Payton Pepper & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1898.
Possibly depicting Evetta Matthews (sometimes known as Evetta Williams) who was quite famous at the time, and was billed as; "The Only Lady Clown on Earth" (which was not strictly true, although female clowns were quite unusual) . She worked for the Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Sold - £420.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, minor surface scratches to the enamel.
Dimensions
H
51 mm
(2.01 inches)
W
40 mm
(1.57 inches)
D
11 mm
(0.43 inches)
Weight
38.00 Grams
(1.22 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PM200323.173
Medium
Silver & Enamel
