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Antique/Vintage porcelain vesta plus two others.

Sale price: $AU 20.00 Make an offer
Last update: 18.05.2016

Item location: Drummoyne, NSW, Australia

Technical specifications, photos and description:

:	“The two metal vesta/strikers have most of their gold wash missing. The two-part porcelain vesta/striker does not fit well together though the two parts are of the same design.”
Original/Reproduction:	Original
Era:	not known
Originating Region:	Europe
:	“The two metal vesta/strikers have most of their gold wash missing. The two-part porcelain vesta/striker does not fit well together though the two parts are of the same design.”
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Antique/Vintage porcelain vesta plus two others. for sale

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Antique/Vintage porcelain vesta plus two others. for Sale

Interesting group of Vestas, porcelain and two metal examples.
Described in an auction catalogue 'An unusual 19th century porcelain vesta, modeled in two parts, with drop in lid, the verso having the strike'. In fact the lid does not fit closely into the base but both parts are of the same decoration. No maker's mark evident.The two metal 'shoes' have striker near the heel. Gold wash is nearly gone. Stamped: 'Peerage, England'.The porcelain box; 3.5" 2.5" 2" tall. Heavy as group, some 622 g.
Domestic postage will be registered.Countries to Zone serviced.Now $20, down from $30.
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