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Egyptian Sarcophagus Vesta Case
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Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case - Antique Victorian (1886)

£2,950.00

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver sarcophagus vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection

SKU C8863

This fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a sarcophagus.


The body of this Victorian vesta case is embellished with engraved decoration, replicating the details of the sarcophagus hieroglyphics/memorial illustrations.


This antique vesta case is fitted with a hinged cover ornamented with embossed details replicating the coffin sculpture's anatomical features and attire.


The lower portion of the body bears a serrated panel/match striker and the upper portion incorporates a ring loop attachment.


Such examples in this fine condition are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.


Maker: Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd

Date: 1886

This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the interior of this Egyptian sarcophagus vesta case and surface of the opposing cover are all very clear.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Victorian silverware.


Length 6.5cm/2.56"

Width 2.9cm/1.14"

Depth 1.7cm/0.67"


0.6 troy ounces/19.0g


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