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Fab Antique Enamel Vesta Matchsafe Columbina c1890

Collectibles : Tobacciana

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$585 USD
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A wonderful antique, gilt yellow metal matchsafe vesta; beautifully made, with sprung hinged lid and beautifully hand painted vitreous enamel images depicting a brightly coloured Columbina (Columbine) from the Commedia dell'Arte to the lid, and an Italianate lake scene to the base. The striker being a rough enamel strip to the edge.

An unusual, beautiful and immensely collectable vesta!

CONDITION: All original and very good. Some signs of wear, scratching to enamel surfaces and tiny chip and some 'nibbling' to the enamel edges.

DEFECTS: None.

DATE/MARKS: Around 1890. Not marked.

DIMENSIONS: 1 ¾ x 1 ¼ mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm). To give an impression of scale, the coin is 19 mm or ¾ of an inch diameter.

WEIGHT: Approx. 32.0 grams.

Item ID: 71402