{"product_id":"gold-diamond-sapphire-and-ruby-bee-vesta-case-62822-21","title":"Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Bee Vesta Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eA characterful late 19th-century and later vesta or match case, modelled as a bee resting against a honeycomb ground. The rounded rectangular case is engraved with a repeating hexagonal pattern, centred by an applied insect motif set with ruby, sapphire and rose-cut diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case tests as approximately 21-carat gold and bears European marks. All stones are present and securely set. Light surface wear and minor dents are consistent with use, while the hinges remain in working order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century and later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vesta or match case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee motif on an engraved honeycomb ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby, sapphire and rose-cut diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tests as approximately 21-carat gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e European marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.50 × 2.80cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, with light surface wear and minor dents; hinges functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unusual and finely decorated objet de vertu, combining naturalistic imagery with intricate engraved goldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60257269186944,"sku":"62822-21","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/8243\/2198\/files\/62822-21_1.jpg?v=1793270115","url":"https:\/\/shop.spink.com\/products\/gold-diamond-sapphire-and-ruby-bee-vesta-case-62822-21","provider":"SHOP | SPINK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}