David A Bowles is a modern silversmith renown for novelty vesta cases including Punch. His makers mark consists of his initials, DAB, inside of a rectangle.
David A Bowles silver makers mark
A silver novelty trick-opening vesta case By David A. Bowles, London, 1996, modelled as the head of the Devil, the push-button nose releasing the hinged cover, height 4.5cm.
Sold for £ 114 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2011
A modern silver novelty snuff box realistically modelled as a skull with hinged lid and articulated jar. Hallmarked David A Bowles London 1981. Height measuring 4 cm, weight 58 grams.
Sold for £160 at Fellows in 2012
Two modern silver novelty vesta cases, modelled as Punch and his dog Toby. Hallmarked David A Bowles, London 1988. Lengths 6 and 5.2 cm, gross weight 84.2 grams.
Sold for £140 at Fellows in 2013
