Victorian Silver & Enamel South Eastern Railway Trunk Vesta Case

S Blackensee & Sons, Birmingham 1883
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A rare Victorian novelty silver and enamel Vesta Case, made in the form of a leather trunk or suitcase, with attached carrying handles and straps, enamelled labels for The South Eastern Railway.

By S Blackensee & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1883

Sold - £1,250.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, just one minute edge flake to the enamel label.
Dimensions
H
23 mm (0.91 inches)
W
37 mm (1.46 inches)
D
12 mm (0.47 inches)
Weight
16.00 Grams (0.51 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
008447C
Medium
Silver
Literature
The South Eastern Railway (SER) was a railway company in south-eastern England from 1836 until 1922. The company was formed to construct a route from London to Dover. Branch lines were later opened to Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Canterbury and other places in Kent.