Lot 1922
TENNIEL, JOHN. An enamelled silver vesta case and pin tray in celebration of the magazine Punch, the dish of shaped rectangular form, the ground embossed with the famous cover design of Mr Punch seated before an easel with a painting of his dog, Mr Toby, an open scroll between them bearing the engraved initials of John Tenniel and dated 1899, Birmingham, 1894, 103mm x 78mm, the vesta case with a similar design inset on enamel, Birmingham, 1900, 63mm x 38mm (2)
We are informed the present vendor bought these items from a member of the Tenniel family around 10 years ago.
