Lot 601

A LIBERTY AND CO SILVER AND ENAMELLED VESTA CASE

Of rectangular form, the front enamelled with an Art Nouveau motif, Birmingham 1910, gross weight 34.5 grams

Estimate: £100 - £150
Hammer price: £260
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.
See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection

Condition Report

A few minor surface marks to the enamel, the brown enamel does not look to have taken well to the surface and the enamel work looks a little crude, but is probably as was made.  Exterior has several dents particularly to the lower back right corner and to the front edge, hinge and spring good, striking plate rather worn, remains of sticky label at the back

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