Victorian Royal Silver & Enamel Vesta Case

SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, London 1889
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A rare Victorian Royal silver and enamel Vesta Case of plain rectangular form with hinged flat lid, the face enamelled with a calling card for Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, Queen Victoria’s grandson.

Prince Albert, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein (Albert John Charles Frederick Arthur George; 26 February 1869 – 27 April 1931) was a grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. He was the second son of Victoria's daughter, Princess Helena, by her husband Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. He was the Head of the House of Oldenburg and also Duke of Augustenborg in Danish titulary and the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein between 1921 and 1931.

By Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1889. Retailed by Birch & Caydon of 172 Fenchurch Street, London.

Sold - £3,500.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair.
Dimensions
H
58 mm (2.28 inches)
W
32 mm (1.26 inches)
D
10 mm (0.39 inches)
Weight
40.00 Grams (1.29 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
AD160
Medium
Silver
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