Edwardian Continental Silver & Enamel Vesta Case 'Andromeda'
Hayman & Co, London 1908
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A fine quality early 20th century silver Vesta Case of curved rounded rectangular form with hinged flip-top lid and attached suspension ring. The cover with enameled scene depicting Andromeda.
Probably Austrian with London import marks for Hayman & Co, London, 1908
Sold - £1,750.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
50 mm
(1.97 inches)
W
50 mm
(1.97 inches)
D
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Weight
41.00 Grams
(1.32 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TC170614
Medium
Silver & Enamel
Literature
In Greek mythology, Andromeda is the daughter of Cepheus, an Aethiopian king, and Cassiopeia. When Cassiopeia's hubris leads her to boast that Andromeda is more beautiful than the Nereids, Poseidon, influenced by Hades sends a sea monster, Cetus, to ravage Andromeda as divine punishment. Andromeda is stripped and chained naked to a rock as a sacrifice to sate the monster, but is saved from death by Perseus.
