Vexillology interest - A Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case, Birmingham 1889 by George Unite

Of rectangular form with rounded corners The front painted with four enamel maritime flags flying from a flagpole. The hinged lid to a push button release. Striker underneath. Fully marked on lid flange

the central pennants:

Swallowtailed gules - N: November – no (negative); Abandonment and Re-sail (Sailing Regatta)

chequy of sixteen azure and argent B: Bravo – carrying dangerous cargo

Length - 4.7 cm / 1.85 inches

Weight - 30grams / 0.96 ozt