Sampson Mordan Vesta Case Antique Silver Match Book Holder Art Deco Silver Gifts

Sampson Mordan Vesta Case Antique Silver Match Book Holder Art Deco Silver GiftsA high quality match book holder made by the esteemed firm of S. Mordan & Co. in 1934. The lid & base are decorated with complex guilloche engravings. The case is in remarkably good condition. This super vesta case is without damage. The spring loaded catch works perfectly. The vermeil interior is hallmarked on both the lid & base. Measures almost 6. 5 x 4. 5 cm. Weighs 39. 2 grams. More antique solid silver vesta cases. We want you to be happy with

Measures 1 1/2  diameter

An exquisitely beautiful antique sterling silver locket compact or pendant in excellent condition

" because it "claimed more shoe trade than any other street in the world"

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The intertwined letters are so stylized it is not possible to say for certain what letters they are & they become part of the composition - so perfectly balanced

Each purchase is shipped with a lavishly illustrated history

The first image is a dull overhead shot so that the sheen of the black enamel is not catching the light

The vermeil powder well is signed 'MAPPIN & WEBB LTD LONDON'

The interior is beautifully gilded & the case is fully hallmarked

They match perfectly & the same glorious colours to look just like a water colour painting

This compact is suitable as a handbag mirror

The compact was made in the 1930s and the whole piece is silver plated