22nd May, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2263
 

2263

A Victorian Gold Vesta-Case, Maker's Mark Worn, Probably That of Payton, Pepper and Sons Ltd.,...

A Victorian Gold Vesta-Case, Maker's Mark Worn, Probably That of Payton, Pepper and Sons Ltd., Chester, 1900, 9ct, oblong, overall engraved with foliage and with a shield engraved with initials, with suspension loop, 5cm high, 12dwt, 19gr Provenance: From the heirlooms relating to John Roger Butterwick and his wife Jane Anne, the daughter of John Coverdale of Hartlepool. John was born in Stockon-in-Tees in 1849 he was to go on to serve as Mayor of Hartlepool. He and Jane were married in 1878.

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. Marked on bezel and part marked inside cover. There is some wear to the marks on the bezel. There is overall surface scratching and wear. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. There is a split running the full length of the body on one side and a very small hole in the cover.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 22nd May, 2021

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