Victorian Silver & Enamel Sentry Box Vesta Case - Royal County Regiment of Foot
Sampson Mordan, London 1886
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A fine and rare Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of Sentry Box form with hinged peaked lid, the face enamelled with an Infantryman from one of the Royal County Regiments of Foot. Silver gilt interior.
By Sampson Mordan, London, 1886. Also stamped with Registered Design No: 38283.
This is one from a series of silver and enamel Vesta Cases depicting ‘Soldiers of the Queen’ produced by Mordan around the time of Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. It was originally thought that the Sentry Box Vesta was limited to a series of perhaps 10 or 12 different examples made specifically for the Jubilee. Around 25 plus different Regiments have now been recorded.
By Sampson Mordan, London, 1886
Sold - P.O.A.
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
60 mm
(2.36 inches)
W
25 mm
(0.98 inches)
D
10 mm
(0.39 inches)
Weight
27.00 Grams
(0.87 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PB280323.14
Medium
Silver & Enamel
