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Vesta Case of Morice Bird, Harrow



Date:
1907
Object Number:
M.2017.158
Creator
J H Hillcox & Co (silversmith)
Material
silver
Size
diameter: 4.4 cm plus loop
Object name
vesta case match box
Object category
smoking equipment

Description

Round, silver metal, vesta or match case with hinged lid. Vertical, tooled design. Inscribed on both side. Hallmark and maker’s mark on lid and inner lip. Single link attached. Given to M C Bird for scoring two centuries for Harrow vs Eton at Lord's 1907
Association:
Morice Carlos Bird 1907
Harrow School 1907
Eton 1907