Victorian Silver & Enamel Vesta Case 'John Bull'

William Neale, Chester 1886
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An unusual Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of plain rectangular form, the lid with monochrome enamel scene depicting a comical character (possibly John Bull) holding up a sheet with the legend - ""TAKE A MATCH IF YOU PLEASE OR TWO OR THREE I'D BE MORE THAN A MATCH OR YOU MIGHT TAKE ME"".

By William Neale, Chester, 1886

Sold - £1,150.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage of reapir
Dimensions
H
32 mm (1.26 inches)
W
44 mm (1.73 inches)
D
10 mm (0.39 inches)
Weight
21.50 Grams (0.69 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
CH0038X
Medium
Silver & Enamel