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Victorian Antique Silver and Enamelled Vesta Case, Birmingham 1891
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Victorian Antique Silver and Enamelled Vesta Case, Birmingham 1891

19th century
Sold 27 September 2024 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A stunning Victorian silver antique vesta case with an enameled top. Made in Birmingham in 1891 by an unknown maker "WM". The enamel top depicts a "Thelwell" style horse jumping a fence. There is engraving on the back and the enamel is in excellent undamaged condition. The lid snaps shut with a tight spring and there are good hallmarks on the inner lip. A beautiful vesta case that would grace any collection.

WEIGHT; 33 grams. Approx.

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Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Enamelled Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1083612
Dealers Internal Reference
7213-053
Description
A stunning Victorian silver antique vesta case with an enameled top. Made in Birmingham in 1891 by an unknown maker "WM". The enamel top depicts a "Thelwell" style horse jumping a fence. There is engraving on the back and the enamel is in excellent undamaged condition. The lid snaps shut with a tight spring and there are good hallmarks on the inner lip. A beautiful vesta case that would grace any collection.

WEIGHT; 33 grams. Approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Enamelled Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083612
Dealers Internal Ref
7213-053
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique sterling silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel scene of a huntsman on horseback jumping a fence. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Antique Silver and Enamelled Vesta Case, Birmingham 1891

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Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2023
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An antique sterling silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel scene of a huntsman on horseback jumping a fence.
Victorian antique silver and enamelled vesta case, Birmingham 1891
Ref: SA1083612
An antique sterling silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel scene of a huntsman on horseback jumping a fence.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver and Multicolour
  • MotifsEquestrian scene, Hand-painted enamel, Hinged lid, Integrated striker
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Vesta cases, or matchsafes, became widely popular during the mid-19th century following the invention of friction matches in 1826, serving as essential pocket accessories for safely carrying matches.

They were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, brass, or gold, often featuring decorative elements such as hand-painted enamel panels, guilloche, or hand-engraved scrollwork.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmark stamps on the body and lid, which indicate the assay office, standard of silver, and year of manufacture, alongside period-appropriate hinges and striker bases.

These small pieces can be displayed within glass-topped coffee table displays, curated bookshelves, or traditional mantelpiece vignettes alongside other cabinet curiosities.

Silver should be gently cleaned with a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, while avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage delicate enamel panels.
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