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A Fabulous Arts & Crafts Georg Jensen Sliding Vesta
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A Fabulous Arts & Crafts Georg Jensen Sliding Vesta

1920 - 1940
Sold 17 November 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Fabulous Arts & Crafts Georg Jensen Sliding Vesta” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jeff Sims Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A rare and very desirable silver vesta by the great Georg Jensen. This fabulous example has a gently planished body with an embossed and engraved flower to both front and back. The is a subtle band of engraved bordering to the top and bottom and the interior slides open with the help of a thumb pusher. The body is curved and tactile and to the top is a striker. The silver is of superior quality, as one would expect from this great maker. A fine and desirable collector's item. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or losses. There is a small blemish to the base edge commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Full Danish marks and London import marks.

Maker :- George Jensen.

Date :- London 1931.

Length :- 6.3 cms.

Width :- 4.7 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Vesta Case to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1084450
Dealers Internal Reference
13592
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Description
A rare and very desirable silver vesta by the great Georg Jensen.
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This fabulous example has a gently planished body with an embossed and engraved flower to both front and back.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The is a subtle band of engraved bordering to the top and bottom and the interior slides open with the help of a thumb pusher. The body is curved and tactile and to the top is a striker. The silver is of superior quality, as one would expect from this great maker. A fine and desirable collector's item. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring an engraved floral motif in the centre and a sliding mechanism.
fig 1. A Fabulous Arts & Crafts Georg Jensen Sliding Vesta

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or losses. There is a small blemish to the base edge commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Full Danish marks and London import marks.

Maker :- George Jensen.

Date :- London 1931.

Length :- 6.3 cms.

Width :- 4.7 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Vesta Case to the 1930s.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084450
Dealers Internal Ref
13592
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring an engraved floral motif in the centre and a sliding mechanism.
A fabulous Arts & Crafts Georg Jensen sliding vesta
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral engraving, Sliding mechanism, Geometric border notches
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against industrialisation, promoting handcraftsmanship, traditional techniques, and natural motifs.

Vesta cases were primarily manufactured from sterling silver, base metals, brass, and occasionally incorporated enamel, mother-of-pearl, or tortoiseshell.

Authentic pieces typically feature period hallmarks, makers marks, and signs of age-appropriate wear, such as surface micro-scratches and natural patina on the metal.

Small antique metal objects can be displayed on decorative trays, within glass vitrines, or on a mantelpiece to add historical texture and refined detail to contemporary spaces.

Sterling silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive microfiber cloth and specialist polish, avoiding harsh chemicals that can strip the natural oxidisation and historical patina.
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