Unusual Victorian Silver Vesta / Sovereign Holder

Name: Unusual Victorian Silver Vesta / Sovereign Holder
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1023308
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Unusual Victorian silver vesta / sovereign holder.

The overall dimensions are 50 x 55 x 15mm deep so a good substantial piece. The top section comprises a vesta which is hallmarked underneath the edge of the hinged lid for Birmingham 1897 with a maker’s mark of JH, it is difficult to identify the maker as many Birmingham silversmiths registered similar marks.

The bottom of the vesta has a push in button which opens the hinged cover to reveal two sprung requisites for full size sovereigns. Both the discs and the surrounds have silver marks, as does the inside of the cover.

The front of the vesta has the initials of a previous owner, CHL.

The vesta is in lovely condition, just a slight hint of unevenness but nothing too serious at all.

The vesta comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1023308

Dealers Notes

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Description

Unusual Victorian silver vesta / sovereign holder.

The overall dimensions are 50 x 55 x 15mm deep so a good substantial piece. The top section comprises a vesta which is hallmarked underneath the edge of the hinged lid for Birmingham 1897 with a maker’s mark of JH, it is difficult to identify the maker as many Birmingham silversmiths registered similar marks.

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The bottom of the vesta has a push in button which opens the hinged cover to reveal two sprung requisites for full size sovereigns.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Both the discs and the surrounds have silver marks, as does the inside of the cover.