Art Nouveau Vesta Case Antique Silver Continental Silver Smoking Accessory antique christening gifts especially those who adore Art

especially those who adore Art Nouveau but nothing had prepared us for this case which was crafted in the 1800s

This is decorated on the front with a gilt stylized tulip & on the back with chevrons

Just as much attention has been paid to the adornment of the posterior surface

On the lids delightful engraved designs featuring cherubs holding a basket of flowers aloft

The case has a huge amount of very dark patina which we will make no attempt to clean off as we think certain very rare antiques should never be cleaned

Art Nouveau Vesta Case Antique Silver Continental Silver Smoking Accessory antique christening gifts especially those who adore ArtA beautiful stylish hallmarked Art Nouveau solid silver vesta case. This is a high quality smoking accessory & it is adorned with Art Nouveau repoussage floral motifs & designs. The cartouche is surrounded by elaborate scroll work. The intertwined letters are so stylized it is not possible to say for certain what letters they are & they become part of the composition so perfectly balanced. The interior case is the most gorgeous vermeil a rich gold, as