A silver vesta case, Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1906, with hinged compartment revealing oval locket aperture, together with three further silver vesta cases; Colen Hewer Cheshire, Chester 1901, Robert Chandler, Birmingham 1903 and a Birmingham 1901 example, total weight approx 90.2g (4)

Condition Report

vesta/locket case- makers mark slightly rubbed, hinged locket compartment stiff, dings, dents and overall compression, general wear

Cheshire 1901 example- marks rubbed, engrvaed initials, general wear

Birmingham 1903 example- some compression, marks reasonably clear, small dents, general wear

Birmingham 1901 example- makers mark indistinct, some slight compressions, general wear

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