John & Patricia McKenzie Private Collection of Vesta Cases – Part I

A VICTORIAN PUZZLE OPENING VESTA CASE resembling a pocket watch with engine-turned decoration, a suspensory ring, gilt interior, monogrammed, by John Batson, London 1876, retailer's mark of "Benson & Hedges, Old Bond St."; 1.75" (4.5 cms) diameter; 1.1 oz