Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

An Edwardian novelty silver Association Football vesta case, shaped in the form of a leather football, the front with engraved lace and panel detail, stamped Registration No. 467827 to the reverse, with suspensory loop, by Henry Williamson Ltd, Birmingham 1906, dimensions 52 x 54mm. £300-£400

This is one of the larger models of these Association Football vesta cases. Other examples in this series by H. Williamson Ltd of 81, Farringdon Road, London E.C. included ruby, cricket and golf vesta cases, and were made in silver, 9ct gold, 15ct gold and gun metal.