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Victorian Antique Silver Enamel Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897
Highland Antiques Ltd
for sale €965     $1,048
£825
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Victorian Antique Silver Enamel Vesta Case, Birmingham 1897

19th century
Description

An extremely rare example of a heart shaped Victorian silver enamel vesta. Made in Birmingham in 1897 by Charles Solomon. On the front there is a beautiful enamelled image of a lady in a pink dress riding an early bicycle. The lid closes crisply with a snap and there are a full set of hallmarks on the inner lip, the interior is also gilded. The case is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A real collector's item.

WEIGHT; 21 grams approx

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1083979
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7214-004
Description
An extremely rare example of a heart shaped Victorian silver enamel vesta. Made in Birmingham in 1897 by Charles Solomon. On the front there is a beautiful enamelled image of a lady in a pink dress riding an early bicycle.
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The lid closes crisply with a snap and there are a full set of hallmarks on the inner lip, the interior is also gilded.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The case is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A real collector's item.

WEIGHT; 21 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.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083979
Dealers Internal Ref
7214-004
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

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

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

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Victorian antique silver enamel vesta case, Birmingham 1897

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A heart-shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring an enamelled illustration of a female cyclist.
Victorian antique silver enamel vesta case, Birmingham 1897
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A heart-shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring an enamelled illustration of a female cyclist.
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FAQs

A vesta case, also known as a match safe, is a small portable box designed to keep friction matches dry and prevent accidental ignition during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Antique vesta cases were typically crafted from sterling silver, brass, nickel, or vulcanite, frequently decorated with hand engraving, engine turning, or enamel illustration.

Authentic British sterling silver vesta cases feature official hallmarks indicating the maker, silver purity standard, assay office location, and date letter, along with a ribbed striking surface along the base or side.

Small silver items like vesta cases are commonly presented inside glass display domes, placed on curio trays on a coffee table, or styled atop a stack of books on a bookshelf.

Gently wipe silver surfaces using a soft microfibre cloth designed for silver polishing, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners or submersion solutions that can cause damage to applied enamel.
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