Victorian Silver & Enamel Sentry Box Vesta Case - The Life Guards
Sampson Mordan 1886
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A fine and rare Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of Sentry Box form with hinged peaked lid and attached suspension ring. The face enamelled with a soldier from The Life Guards Regiment. Silver gilt interior.
By Sampson Mordan, London, 1886
This is one from a series of silver and enamel Vesta Cases depicting ‘Soldiers of the Queen’ produced by Mordan around the time of Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. It was originally thought that the Sentry Box Vesta was limited to a series of perhaps 10 or 12 different examples made specifically for the Jubilee. Around 25 plus different Regiments have now been recorded.
Sold - £3,500.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, minor pocket wear and surface scratches.
Dimensions
H
63 mm
(2.48 inches)
W
24 mm
(0.94 inches)
D
10 mm
(0.39 inches)
Weight
26.00 Grams
(0.84 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
VGA3
Medium
Silver & Enamel
Literature
The Life Guards (LG) is the senior regiment of the British Army and part of the Household Cavalry, along with the Blues and Royals.
