Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Vesta Case Matchbox Holder, 1916

If you plan to purchase multiple items from our store, please contact us to arrange the best postage options before buying. This will help us ensure that we can combine your items into a single shipment and offer you the most cost-effective shipping rates.Feel free to message us with the items you are interested in, and we'll get back to you with the details!Thank you for shopping with us!Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Vesta Case Matchbox Holder Dunhill's Design 1916This is a stunning and very well-crafted sterling silver vesta case/matchbox holder with a plain design.It has the initials "G.V.W.H." engraved on it, probably the name of the person this was made for.It has been made by Sampson Mordan & Co. and retailed by Dunhill.It has the registration number 642237, which dates back to 1915.Maker: Sampson Mordan & CoHallmarks: London mark, letter "a" - 1916It measures approximately 6.2cm long x 4cm tall x 2.2cm deep.Total weight: 63.4 grams.It is in good condition with surface marks, light tarnish and minor dents across.It will need a good polishing.It comes in the original condition as found and sold as seenPlease study pictures very well for conditions, as these are the central part of the description.Can you read before you buy? PAYMENT: Please ensure payment within 48 hours of auction completion or purchase.If you need longer, please get in touch with us before purchasing. DISPATCH TIMES: We will dispatch the items within three working days of cleared payment. I will answer any questions at Antique Endeavors and gladly fix a genuine issue.I do my best to disclose any flaws I find in an item.That does not mean that I may see or overlook a mark. I provide high-definition pictures for buyers to look over items themselves. I am entirely willing to send more pictures upon request and answer any of your questions to the best of my ability and knowledge.Everything Antique Endeavors sell is aged.To have no flaws, imperfections or signs of age, such as wear or tiny flea bites on a vintage or antique item, is nearly impossible.If you want something perfect, purchase something brand new and in its box.All items will be gently handled and carefully packed, and some things are double-boxed for shipment and shipped with care via Royal Mail for parcels up to 2 kg.We will send the most oversized items via Parcelforce.For the International, we use tracked shipping through Royal Mail, and the largest parcels will have sent through eBay Global Shipping Program.Since the quality and condition of aged, vintage and antique merchandise are subjective, all items are sold “AS IS”, and sales are final. Unless otherwise noted, most of the things I sell are found at high-end London area estate sales, so I cannot vouch for their provenance or history. Where I can, the origin of the items will be stated.I research and price each item to the best of my ability and have some pieces appraised, but I need to improve in grading antique or vintage items. Please research before purchasing and look over high-definition pictures thoroughly.If there are chips or cracks that I’ve been able to find in an item, I will point them out in pictures. Pictures ARE the most important part of the description.Please check Antique Endeavors listings for other great finds; I will combine shipping where possible.I am an environmentally friendly citizen; I will reuse some boxes, bubble wrap and paper when possible.If you purchase from me, you can rest assured that your money is being invested back into your fellow citizens, not big corporations.I put a significant amount of time into researching and pricing items accordingly and to the best of my ability, but I do not claim to be an expert on anything I have listed.Again, please research before purchasing an item you are still determining. I will provide more pictures when you ask and answer any of your questions to the best of my ability.Please leave positive feedback if you are happy with your purchase and communication with me.It helps to grow my business. I leave feedback for everyone.