Silver And Bristol Blue Glass Table Vesta / Match Holder

Silver And Bristol Blue Glass Table Vesta / Match HolderA very unusual and striking table vesta matchbox a beautiful and functional item. The base is made from a beautiful piece of Bristol Blue Glass which has a very distinctive colour and sheen. This is topped by a silver rim which supports four curved legs for a silver box. This Vesta Matchbox is hinged and holds itself open once opened. The vesta also has a striker on one end. This is a really well proportioned and striking item. The silver rim is

There are import hallmarks on the side of the lid and the rim of the base

Date:  1925

Length: 8cm

The hallmarks are clear apart from the makers mark which is slightly rubbed but still legible

Date: 1905

The silver section is shaped like a bell and has a feature hallmark which includes the Jubilee hallmark for 2002

Width: 5cm

This has a flip lid which opens to reveal a glass insert with original stopper

A lovely British made silver item that would make a great gift

or anyone interested in hunting or shooting

The velvet also shows no real signs of fading which is unusual on a frame this age

The box is good with some age / use related wear