Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign/Vesta Case(sold)

An Antique Victorian Sterling silver combination Sovereign/vesta case which has a rectangular shaped body with attractive decoration to the body with a ring attachment at the top so that it could be worn, if so desired.  There is a push button at the top to open the lid which reveals a spring mechanism to house the Sovereigns.  At the bottom there is a hinged lid which opens to hold the matches with a striking mechanism to light them.  This is a particularly fine example and remains in excellent condition.  There is a crest on the front of the body which is part of the history of this interesting piece.  It weighs 1.5 troy ounces (48 grams).

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