Fine Victorian Small Silver Double Compartment Snuff Box & Vesta 1860 Combination

An unusual and very stylish small Victorian silver combination tobacco or snuff box with vesta compartment, both covers with a shared central hinge. The vesta cover is set with a match striker plate. Both sides and all edges with machine engraved decoration reserving a hand engraved cartouche to the main cover. It appears to be in the form of a stylised belt or sash with small symbolic elements. The small size and elegant design would suggest it may have belonged to a lady. Hallmarked to the inside of both base and larger cover, Birmingham 1860, maker initials J.S. A very fine quality and delightful piece. Provenance: From the private collection of Ismay Diana Fitzroy (1933-2022), daughter of Lord John Percy Fitzroy (1899-1945).