Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Flag Vesta Case IRISH INTEREST MONKSTOWN CORK

  
Rare and unusual, antique (1898) sterling silver and enamel flag vesta case / match safe holder. BOTH OF THE PLACES INSCRIBED ON THE VESTA CASE ARE IN. This vesta case is inscribed on the reverse with family coat of arms, the rampant Lion with the Latin quotation underneath. "Secundis Dubiisque Rectus" translating to "Upright both in prosperous and doubtful circumstances". Er which is the following inscription. The Marine flag and inscriptions I believe are of Irish origin, possibly for an annual boating race. Or ferry crossing but it is certainly an interesting Marine collectable item with lots of history. Makers mark DEAKIN & FRANCIS Birmingham hallmark for 1898. Condition VERY GOOD original condition. Slight loss of enamel on flag pole & flag.

Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions: H: 5.8 cm, W: 4.1 cm, D: 1.1 cm. PLEASE SEE IMAGES ABOVE FOR SIZE & WEIGHT. IN VERY GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION HAVING WEAR COMMENSURATE WITH AGE & USE. PLEASE STUDY ALL IMAGES PROVIDED SINCE THEY GIVE A VERY GOOD INDICATION OF CONDITION.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Cigarette/Vesta Cases". The seller is "pitcherking2" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada, Australia.

1. IRISH INTEREST: MONKSTOWN YOUGHAL CO CORK
2. Product: VESTA CASE
3. Style: VICTORIAN
4. Age: 1850-1899
5. Material: Solid Silver
6. Pattern: ENAMEL
7. Antique: Yes
8. Composition: Solid Silver
9. Brand: DEAKIN & FRANCIS