THE COLLECTIONS OF JANET & JACK THORNTON
Wednesday, 12 - Monday, 24 November 2025
An uncommon sterling silver combination vesta, sovereign and stamp case, with NZ interest,
Realised: $100 plus premium
Current Bid $100 (1 bid, reserve met)
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This lot is now closed 24 Nov 6:17 pm (NZST)
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Lot Details
hallmarked Birmingham 1890, by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & Frank Shepherd. Rounded rectangular shape, half the body occupied by a vesta case with hinged lid incorporating striker; inside a miniature propelling pencil and toothpick; the opposite end houses a sovereign case and a stamp holder in the hinged cover. Engraved "DCLS (Dunedin City ??) 'd' C.E.Haughton". Haughton (1827-1904) was an Otago MP, Leader of the Opposition, Councillor and journalist. 45gm
