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French Vulcanite/Gutta Percha Book Vesta Case Matchsafe Holder FEU AE1

Name: French Vulcanite/Gutta Percha Book Vesta Case Matchsafe Holder FEU AE1
SKU: PRODUCT-2401
Price: 35.00 GBP
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Code: PRODUCT-2401

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French Vulcanite/Gutta Percha Book Vesta Case Matchsafe Holder FEU

Origin: France
Period: 19th century
Material: Vulcanite / gutta-percha with metal fittings
Form: Miniature book
Inscription: FEU
Dimensions: Approximately 5 cm long × 4 cm wide × 1.5 cm deep

French vesta case formed as a miniature book, decorated with moulded floral and foliate panels. The front is inscribed “FEU”, meaning “fire” in French. It retains its sliding metal striker.

There is surface wear, scratching and minor edge wear. The metal fittings have tarnishing and areas of verdigris. The striker slides as shown.

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