Original condition no repairs or restoration, general scuffs and scratches as to be expected with age. Hinges tight and lids shut as designed. All stones original with no damage. The larger squared corner box with very minor dent to lower front right corner. Inside of both, discoloured and slightly corroded from containing matches. Both would respond well to light clean and polish. Marks are clear and perfectly legible, but on a scuffed surface.

Sadly, egg has been damaged and restored.

William Drummond & Co. Australian silver circular vesta; Lid snaps tightly and is well aligned. Minor scuffs and scratches and showing signs of use. Small dimple dent at the 4 o’clock position around the engraved initials. Stricker slightly corroded as these are inset steel. Monogram fine and firm, detail slightly rubbed. No additional marks, a nice example. William Drummond & Co. Australian silver circular vesta; Smaller nut with crack running from lid to the top of the applied shield. Another small shrinkage crack to the reverse side from the upper hinge running 1/3 down. Nut still solid and secure as are the mounts. Hinge sturdy and secure, lids shuts neatly. A lovely example with good colour and patination. Inside lid stamped ‘FINCKH STG SILVER’; Larger Nut in good condition with fine patination. No shrinkage cracks or damage. Base striker firm and secure. Lid mount with scuffs and scratches as expected with age. Front mounting pin a later brass replacement. Hinge solid and secure, lid snap shut tightly. Lid engraved ‘C.H.H. FROM C.E.H. 1880’, inside of the lid stamped ‘T.T.J & SON’. Three very nice examples.

Good original condition, no evidence of repair or restorations. Minor scuffs and scratches as expected with age and use. Minor rubbing to the hallmarks. Very nice original examples. No damage to mention.