Mixed group – A Victorian sterling silver novelty vesta case, Birmingham 1877 by Hilliard and Thompson

Formed as a horseshoe, with hinged striker top. Together with a early 20^th century silver small box, import marks for London 1901 by Murrle Bennet & Co, embossed decoration of lobed square form, and a French 800 standard silver small box, with die stamped decoration, gilt interior Paris circa 1910 probably by Tridant, Lucien & Mathhilde. (3)

Vesta length – 4.4 cm / 1.75 inches

Weight – 62 grams / 1.99 ozt