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Victorian Silver Heart Shaped Vesta Case

1920 - 1940
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Description

Victorian silver heart shaped vesta case. Engraved with leaves to both side, vacant cartouche to the front. Two hanging loops. Hallmarked to the interior neck.

ITEM REFERENCE

100421-1658-4

DIMENSIONS

Height: 4.5 cm

Width: 4 cm

Depth: 1.5 cm

PERIOD

19th Century

ERA

Victorian

MATERIAL

Silver

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

England

CONDITION

Good Condition, minor age wear

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1063622
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Description
Victorian silver heart shaped vesta case. Engraved with leaves to both side, vacant cartouche to the front. Two hanging loops. Hallmarked to the interior neck.

ITEM REFERENCE

100421-1658-4

DIMENSIONS

Height: 4.5 cm

Width: 4 cm

Depth: 1.5 cm

PERIOD

19th Century

ERA

Victorian

MATERIAL

Silver

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

England

CONDITION

Good Condition, minor age wear

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the 1930s.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1063622
Bushells Antiques
Bushells Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid. SOLD15 OCT 26
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Archive I A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid. SOLD15 OCT 26

Victorian Silver Heart Shaped Vesta Case

Archive II A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid. View II
Archive III A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid. View III
Archive IV A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid. View IV
Archive V A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid. View V
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A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid.
Victorian Silver Heart Shaped Vesta Case
Ref: SA1063622
A heart-shaped silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved foliage patterns, a central shield cartouche, dual attachment loops, and a hinged lid.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHeart shape, Foliage engraving, Shield cartouche, Attachment loops
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

An English Victorian silver heart-shaped vesta case exhibits detailed hand-engraved foliage patterns across its surface, complemented by a central vacant shield cartouche on the front. Two metal attachment loops sit on the top edges alongside a hinged lid mechanism with a visible pin joint. The polished silver body displays subtle surface wear appropriate for its period. The object measures 4.5 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep. This small antique accessory integrates easily into a modern home interior as a decorative tabletop display piece, or within a cabinet amongst other silver collectables. Its traditional pocket design and dual hanging loops offer versatile placement options on a desk or vanity tray, bringing nineteenth-century craftsmanship into everyday decorative arrangements.

FAQs

Introduced during the nineteenth century, a vesta case was designed as a compact container to keep friction matches dry and safe when carried in a pocket or attached to a watch chain.

These cases were commonly crafted from sterling silver, nickel, brass, or silver plate, often featuring hand-engraved surface designs and internal spring hinges.

Authentic pieces typically feature official British hallmarks denoting silver purity, assay town, date letter, and makers mark, along with a textured striker strip on the base or side.

Small vesta cases can be displayed on decorative trays inside glass cabinets, arranged in flat-lay vignettes, or worn as statement pendants on silver chains.

To preserve silver finishes, polish gently with a specialised silver polishing cloth and avoid harsh chemical dips that strip decorative oxidisation from recessed engravings.
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