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Victorian Mordan Sterling Combination Vesta Case w/ Propelling Pencil Knife Pick

$ 210.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Style: Victorian
  • Brand: Sampson Mordan
  • Condition: 1889 Victorian novelty vesta case manufactured by S. Mordan & Co and retailed by A Barrett & Sons. Please review all photographs as they are an important part of the description.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Fully hallmarked sterling silver Victorian novelty combination vesta case with the base of a propelling pencil, pen knife and pick. The interior of the case is gilt.
    The case opens and closes securely and the pencil, knife and pick are all tight to open and close. There is a slight up and down movement of the knife. There is no apparent damage or dents to the case but there is obvious use of the knife and pick. The propelling pencil is not complete. It is an antique item and has been used so please review the photographs carefully as they are part of the description. Additional photos are available upon request.
    In the base of the match case are five marks - S.M in a square which is the makers mark for S. Mordan & Co from 1880-1889 along with the Lion for Sterling, the London Assay mark, the date mark for 1889 and the Queen Victoria duty mark
    Inside the lid of the match case is stamped A Barrett & Sons
    63 & 64 Piccadilly, S.M for S. Mordan Co, the date mark for 1889 and the Lion for Sterling
    The outside back of the match case is marked S.M, the Queen Victoria duty mark and the Lion Sterling mark.
    The vesta case measures approximately 2 1/16 inches long not including the two rings, 3/4 inches wide and 1/2 inch tall and weighs 40.5 grams.
    It has not been cleaned or polished.
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    Condition of Items
    All items are cleaned prior to listing and shipping unless otherwise noted.  We lightly polish jewelry items but leave deep cleaning and polishing to the buyer's discretion.  All of our items come from purchased estates and other secondary market opportunities.  We cannot guarantee they come from smoke or pet free homes.
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    Payment is expected within 48 hours of auction close. Please contact us if you are bidding on multiple items or will need more time to process payment to avoid an automatic unpaid item claim.
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    within one business day after payment is received
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