Silver Vesta With Shield Cartouche Henry Pope Birmingham 1899

Silver Vesta With Shield Cartouche Henry Pope Birmingham 1899A lovely silver vesta with shield shaped cartouche, and cross detail. It is profusely decorated with a pattern of Ivy Leaves to the front and back with plain sides. This vesta has a ring attached to the top centre as opposed to on the side which is more common. Ivy Leaves are common used to denote long lasting love or friendship, so this would be a great gift for a loved one or someone special. examples ouble concave shape to the front and back so is

A really desirable and collectable silver vinaigrette

Wear and marks are minimal and commensurate with age

particularly when looking for that "impossible" present

These are unusual for two reasons

A great sized glass dressing table jar with solid silver lid

The striker is good

Minimal signs of wear commensurate with age and use

This is a great silver snuff box

The vesta closes well and the hinge is good

there is one minor dent to one corner - see final picture

Date: 1857

Maker:  William Hutton & Sons