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Nice Victorian Silver Vesta - Birmingham 1883
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Nice Victorian Silver Vesta - Birmingham 1883

19th century
Sold 11 October 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Nice Victorian Silver Vesta Case beautifully engraved with birds and floral designs, top opening for matches and match striker to the bottom. Marked 'GU' for George Unite and hallmarked with an 'I' inside the lid for Birmingham, 1883.

Measurements:

Height: 1/2" (approx. 1.3cm)

Width: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Depth: 1 1/8" (approx. 3cm)

Total weight: 17g

In good condition - any dark areas are from the photography.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093721
Dealers Internal Reference
50636
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Description
A Nice Victorian Silver Vesta Case beautifully engraved with birds and floral designs, top opening for matches and match striker to the bottom. Marked 'GU' for George Unite and hallmarked with an 'I' inside the lid for Birmingham, 1883.

Measurements:

Height: 1/2" (approx. 1.3cm)

Width: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Depth: 1 1/8" (approx. 3cm)

Total weight: 17g

In good condition - any dark areas are from the photography.

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093721
Dealers Internal Ref
50636
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Archive I An upright, rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved Japanese-inspired motifs of a bird and foliage, with visible hallmarks near the top rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nice Victorian Silver Vesta - Birmingham 1883

Archive II An upright, rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved Japanese-inspired motifs of a bird and foliage, with visible hallmarks near the top rim. View II
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An upright, rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved Japanese-inspired motifs of a bird and foliage, with visible hallmarks near the top rim.
Nice Victorian Silver Vesta - Birmingham 1883
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An upright, rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved Japanese-inspired motifs of a bird and foliage, with visible hallmarks near the top rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand engraving, Aesthetic movement bird motif, Geometrical hatching, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 1.3 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Vesta cases, or matchsafes, were introduced in the mid-19th century following the invention of friction matches, providing a safe pocket enclosure for carrying matches.

These pocket containers were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, though examples were also manufactured from brass, base metals, ivory, and occasionally gold.

Authenticity is confirmed by examining the struck hallmarks on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for silver purity, a town assay mark such as the Birmingham anchor, and a date letter.

These small objects are frequently displayed as cabinet curiosities, arranged on decorative trays on coffee tables, or utilised within a desk display.

Silver items should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive specialist silver cloth to preserve the patina and original engraving, avoiding harsh chemical dips.
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