Victorian Silver Twin Compartment "Siege of Lucknow" Vesta Case
Rawlings & Summers, London 1857
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A rare Victorian silver twin compartment Vesta Case of flat rounded rectangular form with engine turned base and lids, reeded sides. A souvenir of the Siege of Lucknow, India 1857.
By Rawlings & Summers, London, 1859.
The siege of Lucknow was the prolonged defence of the British Residency within the city of Lucknow from rebel sepoys (Indian soldiers in the British East India Company's Army) during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. After two successive relief attempts had reached the city, the defenders and civilians were evacuated from the Residency, which was then abandoned.
See image - 'The Relief of Lucknow', by Thomas Jones Barker.
Sold - £345.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, some corrosion marks to the interior.
Dimensions
H
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
W
63 mm
(2.48 inches)
D
25 mm
(0.98 inches)
Weight
34.30 Grams
(1.10 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PB151222.18
Medium
Silver
