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An unusual Victorian polished silver vesta case with combined cheroot piercer and cutter, hallmarked London 1876. The polished silver case with hanging loop to the top, match striker to the base and lip to the side to access the interior. The match striker slides open to reveal an aperture to place the cheroot in, the striker then pushed closed and cuts the cheroot. The left side of the case with a sliding mechanism which pierces the cheroot when it is placed in the hole at the base. Bears the makers mark for London silversmiths Wright & Davies along with clear hallmarks to all sections.... An unusual item, superbly made and presented in excellent condition.
Stock number 44219
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