Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A Victorian silver ‘International Code of Signals’ vesta case by George Unite, the reverse enamelled with the three flags denoting B, J and R, the front lightly spot engraved with the name ‘H. P. Wilson’, signed ‘BENZES COWES’ to the inner lip, with push button fastener, and suspensory loop above, Birmingham 1886, dimensions 51 x 35mm. £150-£220

The hoist of three flags denoting B, J and R from the 1857 International Code of Signals reads “I am loaded with combustibles”.