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Antique Silver Vesta Case by Robert Pringle
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Antique Silver Vesta Case by Robert Pringle

1900 - 1920
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A very pretty small silver vesta case by Robert Pringle. This rectangular case is engraved with foliage in a diagonal design, has a concave back and side suspension loop and is hallmarked Birmingham 1910.

1910

code: CMT 68

Length: 1.6" 4 cm

Width: 1.25 3 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

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SA1052671
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CMT68
Description
A very pretty small silver vesta case by Robert Pringle.
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This rectangular case is engraved with foliage in a diagonal design, has a concave back and side suspension loop and is hallmarked Birmingham 1910.
Hobson May Collection

1910

code: CMT 68

Length: 1.6" 4 cm

Width: 1.25 3 cm

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052671
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CMT68
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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An antique rectangular silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliate decoration, a smooth central cartouche, a hinged top lid, and a suspension ring.
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Archive I An antique rectangular silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliate decoration, a smooth central cartouche, a hinged top lid, and a suspension ring.

Antique Silver Vesta Case by Robert Pringle

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An antique rectangular silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliate decoration, a smooth central cartouche, a hinged top lid, and a suspension ring.
Antique Silver Vesta Case by Robert Pringle
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An antique rectangular silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliate decoration, a smooth central cartouche, a hinged top lid, and a suspension ring.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Hinged lid, Match striker base, Suspension ring
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in)

An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case by Robert Pringle, originating from Birmingham, displays a polished silver finish with hand-engraved diagonal foliate decoration and a smooth central cartouche. The rectangular body includes a hinged top lid, a side suspension ring, and a ridged match striker base. Hallmarks appear on the metal, and the silver shows a bright reflective surface. Measuring 4 cm high and 3 cm wide, this compact piece fits easily into a pocket or sits as a decorative accent on an office desk in a gentleman's library. It serves as a practical holder for matches or small keepsakes in a contemporary home.

FAQs

A vesta case, or match safe, is a small, portable container designed in the nineteenth century to store friction matches securely. Popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, these cases prevented accidental ignition while carried in a pocket or attached to a watch chain.

Vesta cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel, brass, and gunmetal. Fine examples frequently feature hand-engraved patterns, enamelling, or chased scrollwork, complete with a textured striker strip along the base or side.

Authentic silver vesta cases feature official assay office hallmarks, a makers mark, and a date letter stamped on the rim, interior lip, or body. They also exhibit functional design features such as a spring-hinged top lid and an integrated match striker.

Antique vesta cases are frequently repurposed as decorative pendant charms on heavy silver chains or displayed inside glass-topped curio trays. They also make refined additions to styled desk accessories or vignette displays on a bookshelf.

Clean silver vesta cases using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild silver polish specifically formulated for antiques. Avoid submerging the piece in liquid cleaners, as moisture can become trapped inside the hinge mechanism or cause tarnishing in fine engravings.
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