Victorian Silver & Enamel Sentry Box Vesta Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

Sampson Mordan & Co 1887
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A fine Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of Sentry Box form, with hinged peaked lid, the face enamelled with a trooper from the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, (a previously unrecorded regiment on these Sentry Box Vesta Cases).

By Sampson Mordan & Co, 1887.

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.

Sold - £4,650.00

Condition
In very fine condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
60 mm (2.36 inches)
W
23 mm (0.91 inches)
D
9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight
25.00 Grams (0.80 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS190614
Medium
Silver & Enamel