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Smoking Accessories — Vesta Cases/Match Cases/Strikers - Recreations & Pursuits - McKenzies Auctioneers

$5,040
9ct yellow gold Matchbox case. Five gold matchbox cases of…
$891
A rare coquilla nut vesta case, c.1880 with engraved silver…
$540
Late 19th century match case. In cloisonne enamelled silver…
$460
A collection of five vesta cases four in sterling silver; one…
Auction House:
McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:13
Lots with images:13
Prices available:13
Category:
Smoking Accessories - Vesta Cases/Match Cases/Strikers
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*** 9ct yellow gold Matchbox case. Five gold matchbox cases of various sizes and shapes some wih patterning and polished surfaces, late 19th to early 20th century. Total weight of all items 118.7 grams. In good condition some minor marks. ***
*** A rare coquilla nut vesta case, c.1880 with engraved silver mounts engraved monogram 'Rec' belonging to Colonel Richard E. Courtney CB.,VD. Diameter 4.8 cm. note: Colonel Richard E Courtney CB.,VD, original CO of the 14th Battalion A.I.F. at Courtney's… ***
*** Late 19th century match case. In cloisonne enamelled silver having Russian 88 mark with other rubbed marks not Identifiable. Quality cloisonne work. Hinged lid has engraved 1885. Weight: 85.3 grams. ***
*** A collection of five vesta cases four in sterling silver; one with hard stone marquetry, the fifth in rolled gold with embedded turquoise ***
*** 9ct yellow gold match box marked with 375 Birmingham circa 1900 -1910 makers marks HM. Weight 14.5 grams. ***
*** A collection of six vesta cases five in sterling silver one in ivory ***
*** Two cigarette case with pocket knife and match box, one large cigarette case in sterling silver with gilt interior by William Neale Chester 1808. Weight:153.7 grams. One smaller cigarette case in sterling silver by Samuel M Levi Birmingham 1903. Weight… ***
*** Decorative vesta box in Russian silver with enamelled front and patterned back, stamped 84, St Pertersburg assay mark. Worn makers mark possibly Alexander Wilson of Riga1882-1903. Weight 45.3 grams. ***
*** 9ct yellow gold vesta case 1910, Chester assay marks, height: 3.8 cm,. Weight: 21.8gms ***
*** Sterling silver vesta case having a gilt interior enamelled front and patterned back.By Adie Brothers Ltd Birmingham assayed 1932, length 6 cm, width 4.5 cm, Weight:37.9 grams. ***
*** i) A sterling silver vesta case. Birmingham 1906, engraved decoration. Height 6 cm. ii) A sterling silver vesta case. Birmingham 1914, engraved decoration. Height 3.8 cm. ii) A sterling silver vesta case. Birmingham 1900. Repousse decoration with engraved… ***
*** German silver vesta case having a decorative repousse front depicting cherub's and floral scrolling with gilt interior. Rectangular shaped 8 x 6.5 cm. Attributed to Karl Schatz of Hanau active in 1st quarter 20th century Weight 97.5 grams. ***
*** A silver mounted nut vesta case, c.1900, probably Australian. Height 5.5 cm ***