Early 20th Century 900 Silver Gilt 'Letter' Vesta CuriosA fine and unusual early 20th century 900 silver gilt vesta, likely American in origin. The vesta is in the form of a sealed envelope, with the front bearing a silver stamp and the address 'His Excellency, Count d'Aico Valley, Washington' and the reverse showing the envelope folds with a match striker to the stamp end. There is some tarnish to the gilt and the hinge is a little over sprung; it opens nicely but has lost its 'snap'. A great little
The pop-up mechanism is a little stiff but works as it should
fully hallmarked for Stokes & Ireland
An substantial early 20th century sculpture stand / sculptor's saddle
The vesta is in the form of a sealed envelope
most notably Vol I of Hallam's Literature Of Europe and Vol I of Hallam's Europe In The Middle Ages
The mirror also retains its original back board and fittings
particularly the underside
A very attractive and substantial arts & crafts hammered copper stick stand
The seat has been refilled in recent history and is well cushioned and comfortable
The interior is in an excellent condition and appears to have an undergone a refurbishment
A charming early 18th century English oak gate leg table with a central drawer
Combined weight with liners: 130 grams
