Art Nouveau Vesta Case Antique Silver Continental Silver Smoking Accessory antique christening gifts A Union Flag enamel shield

A Union Flag enamel shield charm

The hinge is signed GWENDA BRITISH MADE

This is decorated on the front with a gilt stylized tulip & on the back with chevrons

On the lids delightful engraved designs featuring cherubs holding a basket of flowers aloft

especially those who adore Art Nouveau but nothing had prepared us for this case which was crafted in the 1800s

Art Nouveau Vesta Case Antique Silver Continental Silver Smoking Accessory antique christening gifts A Union Flag enamel shieldA beautiful stylish hallmarked Art Nouveau solid silver vesta case. This is a high quality smoking accessory & it is adorned with Art Nouveau repoussage floral motifs & designs. The cartouche is surrounded by elaborate scroll work. The intertwined letters are so stylized it is not possible to say for certain what letters they are & they become part of the composition so perfectly balanced. The interior case is the most gorgeous vermeil a rich gold, as