19c G. A. S Georg Adam Scheid Niello Silver Vesta Match Striker Memento Mori Skull

  

Hello dear customers, I'm happy to offer one antique circa late 19th century vesta matchbox holder striker. Elegant with oval corners and fully decorated with niello enamel and floral motifs.

Featuring hand engraved in central medallion Human skull Memento Mori symbol. The vesta produced in Austria by famous G.

Georg Adam Scheid silversmith company. It is marked on inner lid edge with G. Mark Austian Diana head mark and letter A mark. Found at an estate sale in Vienna not sure for its age or history other than it came from an estate of a world traveler and antiques collector.

It is very good preserved with minor wear on niello enamel due to age. The lis operating smooth and fit excellent, ribbed slot on bottom for match striking. All my items are as described, all authentic and original collectable items.

They are described the best way I can. All questions will be answered on time depending on the time-zone differences. Package will be securely wrapped to prevent any damage.

If needed in double box. Do not worry to contact me if you need assistance in any situation. Will do my best to satisfy my customers.

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