Large Victorian figural silver-plated match holder / vesta case that is modelled as the head of a hunting hound / gun dog. The dog wears a collar that has a bale attached to it, allowing this to be worn with a pocket watch chain. The hinged base has a textured plate for striking matches.
Made in England, c. 1890’s.
27 g
7 cm long
3 x 3 cm across widest point
Very good antique condition. Wear to silvering appropriate to age and use; the lid doesn’t sit flush and is a bit raised on one side.
Large Victorian figural silver-plated match holder / vesta case that is modelled as the head of a hunting hound / gun dog. The dog wears a collar that has a bale attached to it, allowing this to be worn with a pocket watch chain. The hinged base has a textured plate for striking matches.
Made in England, c. 1890’s.
27 g
7 cm long
3 x 3 cm across widest point
Very good antique condition. Wear to silvering appropriate to age and use; the lid doesn’t sit flush and is a bit raised on one side.
