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Vesta

  • 12-09-2011 8:59pm
    #1
    bonzer79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭


    Hi all just looking for a bit of help and a few opinions.
    I have this Vesta Case, I was previously told it was worth a bit more than the usual run of the mill Vesta's because it is an advertising enamel case.
    [IMG][/img]raorxw.jpg

    My case is as far as I can figure out from Chester and I think 1906. Now before I get too carried away I was doing a bit of digging on the ole tinterwebz and came across this http://www.matchsafe.org/Article_Sample_2.htm
    Have a look at figure 3-1 and the text underneath :eek: am I delusional or am I heading off Christies in New York :confused:
    So fellow Boardsies what do ye think?


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  • #2
    bonzer79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭bonzer79


    Sorry for the huge pic not much good with them, thanks in advance.


  • #3
    Judgement Day
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,549 ✭✭✭✭Judgement Day


    Don't know much about Vesta cases but a quick glance at the internet would indicate that you may have a goodie there. I would suggest that you get a couple of decent pics and get in touch with Christies in the first instance.

    This appears to be their Irish Rep. Good luck. :)

    Christine Ryall
    cryall@christies.com
    Tel: +353 (0) 59 86 24996
    Fax: +353 (0) 59 86 24280


  • #4
    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    A cracking piece..no reason why its not genuine either...good luck!


  • #5
    bonzer79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭bonzer79


    Right Boardsies, once again forgive me for the mahoosive pic but I think it might actually help this time(sorry mods) I went back and think I have the maker down as B.H.J Barnet Henry Joseph I may be wrong on the date but I am now edging 1889 going by the F, I am 100% on Chester as the 3 sheaves are clear, the 6 or 9 beside the makers mark is a bit of a mystery atm, also the lack of search results for a "Judy Vesta Case" is either a seriously good thing or I've got me some shiney crap! Well the pic is the hallmarks from the inside of the lid, c'mon now lads there's a can of coke for the 1st correct answer! :p [IMG][/img]2ef2cnq.jpg

    The F may not be right closer inspection looks like we got a C which puts it 3 years earlier at 1886.


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