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Victorian Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case
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Victorian Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case

19th century
Description

A Victorian silver double sided vesta and sovereign case, hallmarked Birmingham 1900. Hanging loop to the top with button release for the spring opening sovereign holder. Opens to reveal an engine turned panel to hold the full sovereign. The base with match striker to the cover, sprung opening to the match holder. Bears the makers mark for Deakin & Francis. Immaculate condition. Measures 3.5" long including the hanging loop. 1" wide x 0.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1027838
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock Number 34073
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Description
A Victorian silver double sided vesta and sovereign case, hallmarked Birmingham 1900. Hanging loop to the top with button release for the spring opening sovereign holder. Opens to reveal an engine turned panel to hold the full sovereign. The base with match striker to the cover, sprung opening to the match holder. Bears the makers mark for Deakin & Francis. Immaculate condition. Measures 3.5" long including the hanging loop. 1" wide x 0.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027838
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock Number 34073
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

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A smooth Victorian sterling silver combined sovereign and vesta case featuring a suspension ring attached to one end.
Victorian Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case
Ref: SA1027838
A smooth Victorian sterling silver combined sovereign and vesta case featuring a suspension ring attached to one end.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian sovereign and vesta case is a dual-purpose pocket container crafted during the late 19th century. One compartment was designed to store gold sovereign coins using a spring mechanism, while the other held friction matches known as vestas.

These cases were predominantly made from sterling silver, nickel silver, or brass. Silver examples often featured engine-turned engraving, hand-chased motifs, or plain polished exteriors with integrated match-striking surfaces on the bottom or side.

Authentic British silver pieces feature full hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling silver, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a registered makers mark. The presence of spring internal mechanisms and hand-cut striker grooves also indicates period construction.

Small silver collectibles are often displayed inside glass shadow boxes, placed on velvet-lined valet trays on desks, or arranged within curiosity cabinets alongside other period pocket items and horological pieces.

Clean silver gently with a non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid harsh chemical dips that can strip dark oxidisation from detailed engravings or damage internal steel springs.
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