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Rare Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign Stamp Vesta Case 1909 Antique
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Rare Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign Stamp Vesta Case 1909 Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 March 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb rare English antique solid sterling silver combination sovereign case, stamp holder, and vesta case. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1909 with the markers mark being Walker and Hall, the sovereign holder is hallmarked for Chester 1909 (simply assayed as components at different assay offices before being assembled). It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It works great and whistles well. It measures approx. 3.25 inches (8.2cm) tall including the loop 1.5 inches (3.6cm) wide and weighs 38 grams. A superbly made rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

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A superb rare English antique solid sterling silver combination sovereign case, stamp holder, and vesta case. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1909 with the markers mark being Walker and Hall, the sovereign holder is hallmarked for Chester 1909 (simply assayed as components at different assay offices before being assembled). It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It works great and whistles well. It measures approx. 3.25 inches (8.2cm) tall including the loop 1.5 inches (3.6cm) wide and weighs 38 grams. A superbly made rare piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

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An antique polished sterling silver combination sovereign, stamp, and vesta case featuring a hinged lid and milled striking edge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique polished sterling silver combination sovereign, stamp, and vesta case featuring a hinged lid and milled striking edge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign Stamp Vesta Case 1909 Antique

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An antique polished sterling silver combination sovereign, stamp, and vesta case featuring a hinged lid and milled striking edge.
RARE STERLING SILVER COMBINATION SOVEREIGN STAMP VESTA CASE 1909 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1079423
An antique polished sterling silver combination sovereign, stamp, and vesta case featuring a hinged lid and milled striking edge.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPocket Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Milled striking edge, Polished finish, Multiple compartments

FAQs

Vesta cases gained immense popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as portable containers designed to safely store safety matches before the widespread availability of lighters.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using stamping, hinged construction, and hand-engraving techniques, often featuring integrated spring mechanisms and coin-edge milling.

Authenticity is verified by examining the British hallmarks, which typically include a lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter for the specific assay year, and a makers mark.

Small antique silver collectables can be displayed thoughtfully on a desk, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled atop a stack of vintage books to add historic character to a room.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver polish to preserve the original patina and hallmark details without wearing down the metal.
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