Star Sapphire Vesta

An antique English, solid 18 carat gold match safe / vesta case; finely made, with applied ornate gold decoration to the front, set with a sparkling white old mine-cut diamond and a wonderful natural blue / grey star sapphire cabochon. With a sprung button hinged lid, blued steel spring and striker to the base.

Wow - a fabulous quality match safe...wonderfully collectable!

CONDITION: All original and very, very good. Minimal signs of wear and pocket use, one or two shallow dents. Hinge & closure perfect.

DEFECTS: None.

DATE/MARKS: English hallmark for London 1891. Sponsor's marks WS.

DIMENSIONS: 51 x 26 mm overall, diamond approx. 3.7 mm diameter, sapphire approx. 6.8 mm diameter (1 inch = 25.4 mm). 

WEIGHT: Approx. 23.4 grams.