Victorian Antique Silver & Enamel Trick Opening Vesta Case 'Help Yourself'

J S Bell & L.Willmott, London 1897
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A fine quality Victorian silver and enamel Trick Opening Vesta Case of plain rectangular form, the face with enamelled instruction - ""Help Yourself"". On initial inspection the gilded interior contains nothing, the ingenious hidden interior compartment containing the matches can only be released when the sprung slide to one end is held down.


By Bell & Willmott, London, 1898

Sold - £475.00

Condition
In good condition and in full working order, just very minor enamel loss.
Dimensions
H
34 mm (1.34 inches)
W
54 mm (2.13 inches)
D
13 mm (0.51 inches)
Weight
72.00 Grams (2.31 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS241115.281
Medium
Silver & Enamel