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ANTIQUE #SA1028474

Antique Silver Heart Shaped Vesta Case 1902 By William Aitken

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

An unusual Edwardian antique silver heart shaped vesta case. Formed in a heart shape and 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 nice tactile piece of silver which sits nicely in the hand. The hinge closes with a good firm snap.
 
 
 
A lovely and unusual collectors item.
 
Hallmarked as sterling silver by the Birmingham Assay Office with the makers mark for William Aitken and date code for 1902.
 
 
 
Measurements: Height 4.3 cm Width: 3.6 m Depth 1.2 cm Weight 21 grams
 
 
 
Condition: There are surface scratches and some deeper marks towards the point of the heart, and some very tiny dints, all commensurate with age but mentioned for accuracy.
 
 
 
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Antique SA1028474 shown on this page was made in 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1910
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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