Description
Antique solid silver novelty vesta case/whistle. Oval shaped case with whistle to one end & vesta case to the other. Nice tight fitting hinged lid with original leaf spring inside & match striker to the top. Beautiful hand chased foliate decoration all over the front & back. Fully hallmarked on the underside of the lid. lovely collectors item. 
 
Maker
Sampson Mordan
City Road, London.
 
Assay Office
London
 
Date
1884
 
Weight
13.01 grams
 
Dimensions
65mm x 15mm x 10mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.