Victorian Silver & Enamel Vesta Case 2nd Life Guards Regiment

A fine Victorian Silver & Enamel Vesta Case, of rectangular form with sprung flat-top hinged lid, the front enameled with a mounted British Household Cavalry officer from the 2nd Life Guards Regiment, on duty at the entrance to Horse Guards. A striker to the base.

By Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1898.

The Life Guards (LG) is the most senior regiment of the British Army and part of the Household Cavalry, along with The Blues and Royals.

Horse Guards is a historic building in the City of Westminster, London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks and stables for the Household Cavalry. It was, between the early 18th century and 1858, the main military headquarters for the British Empire. Horse Guards originally formed the entrance to the Palace of Whitehall and later St James's Palace; for that reason it is still ceremonially defended by the King's Life Guard.

Sold - £2,850.00