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ANTIQUE #SA1027336

Large Silver Heart Vesta Case Hallmarked Birmingham 1876 Abrahall & Bint

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A large Victorian silver heart shaped vesta case formed as a smooth rounded heart in a smooth polished design which sits nicely in the hand. The top of the heart hinges upwards providing a receptacle for matches. There is a ridged match strike to one side and a chain loop from which to hang the vesta. It is a lovely tactile piece of silver which sits nicely in the hand.
 
 
 
This heart vesta is a particularly large example, and will be a desirable piece for many vesta collectors.
 
 
 
Condition: in lovely antique condition, just one or two light scuffs to one side, not obvious and mentioned only for accuracy. The hinge is good and closed with a firm snap.
 
 
 
Hallmarked as sterling silver by the Birmingham Assay Office with the makers mark for Abrahall and Bint and the date code for 1876.
 
Measurements: Height 5.5 cm Width: 4.8 m Depth 1.5 cm Weight 31.5 grams
 
 
 
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HOW ...
Antique SA1027336 shown on this page was made in 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1870
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD