RARE VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER COMBINATION VESTA, SOVEREIGN CASE & WATCH CLOCK
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:42585723 | Composition: Sterling Silver |
| Style: Victorian | Product: Sovereign Case |
For sale is this fantastically rare and special combination watch/clock, vesta, sovereign case. It is made from sterling silver and feels wonderful when held in the hand - it allows you to connect with 'Charlie' who once owned it.
It is oblong in shape with a watch at the top which is in working order. the front is inscribed 'Charlie'. The base opens to reveal the vesta holder and closes with a satisfying 'snap'. If you press the top winder a compartment at th...e back opens to reveal the sovereign holder with a spring loaded sovereign slot ( a bit 'sticky' to operate). The item measures approx. 8.2cm including the suspension ring x 3.3cm wide x 1.3cm deep.
On the edge of the vesta case under the lid there are hallmarks; Chester, D for 1887, WN for William Naul, the queen's head (Victoria 'bun head'), lion passant. The other side is stamped 'THORNHILL NEW BOND STREET LONDON'.
The cover to the sovereign case is marked with the queen's head, D and PATENT No 15849.
There are additional queen's head marks to the exterior as can be seen in the photos.
A similar piece recently sold for £850
https://www.steppeshillfarmantiques.com/antique-silver/d/victorian-silver-combination-vesta-case-sovereign-case-and-watch/400275
Please check the images for condition which is generally pretty good save a few minor dings and scratches as would be expected.
This really is a most delightful and very rare item which will appeal to collectors of waches, vestas and sovereign cases alike - it will be a fabulous collection piece within your collection.
It is oblong in shape with a watch at the top which is in working order. the front is inscribed 'Charlie'. The base opens to reveal the vesta holder and closes with a satisfying 'snap'. If you press the top winder a compartment at th...e back opens to reveal the sovereign holder with a spring loaded sovereign slot ( a bit 'sticky' to operate). The item measures approx. 8.2cm including the suspension ring x 3.3cm wide x 1.3cm deep.
On the edge of the vesta case under the lid there are hallmarks; Chester, D for 1887, WN for William Naul, the queen's head (Victoria 'bun head'), lion passant. The other side is stamped 'THORNHILL NEW BOND STREET LONDON'.
The cover to the sovereign case is marked with the queen's head, D and PATENT No 15849.
There are additional queen's head marks to the exterior as can be seen in the photos.
A similar piece recently sold for £850
https://www.steppeshillfarmantiques.com/antique-silver/d/victorian-silver-combination-vesta-case-sovereign-case-and-watch/400275
Please check the images for condition which is generally pretty good save a few minor dings and scratches as would be expected.
This really is a most delightful and very rare item which will appeal to collectors of waches, vestas and sovereign cases alike - it will be a fabulous collection piece within your collection.
