Early 20th Century 900 Silver Gilt 'Letter' Vesta Books - History The press mark to the

The press mark to the base dates the piece between 1889 and 1905

The plinth shows wear commensurate with age with some small chips to the extremities and light discolouration in areas but overall remains attractive and striking

Some browning to the paper and wear to the frame but displays well overall

Dimensions (opera glasses)

It appears a previous boxwood repair has been made to the front left corner (please see photographs)

Early 20th Century 900 Silver Gilt 'Letter' Vesta Books - History The press mark to theA fine and unusual early 20th century 900 silver gilt vesta, likely American in origin. The vesta is in the form of a sealed envelope, with the front bearing a silver stamp and the address 'His Excellency, Count d'Aico Valley, Washington' and the reverse showing the envelope folds with a match striker to the stamp end. There is some tarnish to the gilt and the hinge is a little over sprung; it opens nicely but has lost its 'snap'. A great little