AN UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN SILVER COMBINATION VESTA CASE AND TRAVE...

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424 - AN UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN SILVER COMBINATION VESTA CASE AND TRAVELLING KNIFE the folding knife by William...

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AN UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN SILVER COMBINATION VESTA CASE AND TRAVELLING KNIFE

the folding knife by William Needham, Sheffield 1909; the vesta case by W G Keight & Co, Birmingham 1909; of compact rectangular form, cleverly incorporating a vesta case and a folding travelling knife, with a striker along one long side. 5.5cm long overall

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+ Calendar 2025-02-26 09:30:00 2025-02-27 23:59:59 Europe/London Country House Sale Our February Two-Day Country House Sale offers a diverse array of nearly 1200 lots, showcasing pieces with exceptional provenance, including items from the Galtres family and other distinguished deceased estates. Silver treasures include a magnificent Omar Ramsden centrepiece (commissioned by Lord Hyndley, London 1934) and a George IV silver-gilt wine cooler by John Bridge (London 1825). A private collection of Art Deco bronzes features a striking cold-painted bronze dancer by Josef Lorenzl. The Galtres family collection comprises over 100 lots, highlighted by a rare William and Mary burr elm chest of drawers and cricket table. A truly remarkable piece is a leather suitcase gifted by Howard Carter to his friend John ‘Tim’ Healey. Elstob Auctioneers

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26th Feb 25 at 9:30am GMT