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Victorian Silver Combination Sovereign & Vesta Case
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Victorian Silver Combination Sovereign & Vesta Case

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Here we have a good quality Victorian silver combination sovereign and vesta case of rounded rectangular form, hallmarked for Birmingham 1898 and George Unite and weighing 44.4g.

Size: 75 x 32mm

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the 1890s.

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SA1003077
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6836
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Here we have a good quality Victorian silver combination sovereign and vesta case of rounded rectangular form, hallmarked for Birmingham 1898 and George Unite and weighing 44.4g.

Size: 75 x 32mm

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the 1890s.

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SA1003077
Dealers Internal Ref
6836
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Combination Sovereign & Vesta Case

Archive II An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring. View II
Archive III An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring. View III
Archive IV An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring. View IV
Archive V An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring. View V
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring.
Victorian Silver Combination Sovereign & Vesta Case
Ref: SA1003077
An open silver Victorian combination sovereign and vesta case displaying a gilded interior with spring mechanisms and a suspension ring.
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  • ObjectPocket Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned engraving, Hinged lid, Suspension loop, Spring coin holder

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A combination sovereign and vesta case is a dual-purpose pocket accessory from the 19th century designed to hold both gold sovereign coins and matches, often featuring a spring-loaded mechanism for coin release.

These cases were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, frequently featuring gilt interiors made via vermeil techniques, alongside steel springs and hinges necessary for the opening mechanisms.

Authentic pieces bear legible British hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and silver standard, alongside crisp engine-turned engraving known as guilloche work rather than modern cast reproductions.

These small objects function as sophisticated display items when placed inside glass cloches, styled on decorative trays, or integrated into tabletop vignettes within a study or living room.

Preservation involves storing pieces in a dry environment to prevent tarnishing, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents, and occasionally using a soft microfiber cloth with specialized silver polish only when necessary to preserve hallmarks.
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