Victorian Silver & Enamel Vesta Case Royal Largs Yacht Club

Sampson Mordan, London 1886
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A good Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of plain rectangular form with flat-top hinged lid, the face enameled with two crossed flags. One is the Burgee of the Royal Largs Yacht Club and the other is probably a private owners racing flag. The reverse engraved with a contemporary monogram and dated 25th March 1887.

By Sampson Mordan, London, 1886.

The racing flag is possibly that of J Stewart Clark of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Businessman and politician. He became Deputy Lord Lieutenant in the County of Renfrewshire, was a Member of Parliament for Paisley and was respected for being a great philanthropist. He was a prominent member of several Clyde yacht clubs at the time and owned a series of yachts including ‘Rona’ in 1887.

The Vesta was probably given as a Yacht Racing / Regatta prize.

Sold - £695.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair. A few minor surface dinks and scratches.
Dimensions
H
32 mm (1.26 inches)
W
45 mm (1.77 inches)
D
10 mm (0.39 inches)
Weight
34.50 Grams (1.11 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS161120
Medium
Silver & Enamel
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