Lot 88
NORTH AMERICAN / CANADIAN SILVER VESTA CASES:-
Two similar examples with simulated crocodile skin texturing & applied coins, by Gorham & Co.Ltd., (dated 1886 and 1887), a plain example with rounded ends by P. Wellis of Toronto, c.1885, a swirl-fluted example by Gorham & Co., 1888, a plain example with a concealed stamp compartment, initialled, by Porte & Markle Ltd., Winnipeg, c.1905, two other plain examples, another with reed and ribbon borders, initialled & dated "3/4/11", an embossed Art nouveau example, initialled, a plain one with a satin finish & "LABOR OMNIA VINCIT", and a late 20th century Continental example with the stamped portrait of an Indian chief; the largest one ` long; 10.5 oz (11)
