Lot Details
Lot 1053
Six English and American Sterling Silver Vesta/ Matchsafes
Various makers, 1877-1913
Comprising one marked Millidge & Son, Edinburgh, 1877, rectangular with a rounded end and tinder wheel, height 2 inches (5 cm); one marked Jane Bronett & Alexander Jones, London, 1878, circular with revolving striker and spring hinge cover, diameter 2 inches (5 cm); one marked Deakin & Francis, Birmingham, 1886, with hammered surface, height 2 1/8 inches (5.5 cm); one marked Payton, Pepper & Sons, Ltd., Birmingham, 1898, rectangular with canted corners, height 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm); another marked J.W. Barrett & Sons, Ltd., Birmingham, 1913, with concentric circles, height 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm); the last oval with a rope twist border, height 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm), total approximately 118.5 dwt.
The Joseph and Miriam Poser Collection
C Estate of Miriam S. Poser
Additional Notes & Condition Report
plain rectangular - Payton, Pepper & Sons, Ltd., Birmingham, 1898 - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; small pin point dent; hinge good and tight
hammered finish - Deakin & Francis, Birmingham, 1886 - good condition overall; good even wear; engraved gothic "MAE"; hinge good and tight
oval with rope twist border - marked only sterling; good condition overall; engraved "FMC"; hinge good and tight
circular with monogram - Jane Brownett & Alexander Jones, London, 1878 - good condition overall; with revolving striker and spring loaded hinged cover engraved with gothic monogram "HMO" and "Spare Nought"
with wick wheel - Millidge & Son, Edinburgh, 1877 - good condition overall; engraved heraldic crests
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