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Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers WWI Sterling Silver Military Vesta Case Killed 1917
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Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers WWI Sterling Silver Military Vesta Case Killed 1917

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 September 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A very interesting English antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1911 with the maker being Samuel M Levi. It has been engraved 'PTE.G.FETTES 2ND R.INNIS.FUS. YOUNG SOLDIERS A.R.A 1911'. I think Private George Fettes became a Corporal by the start of WWI and was sadly killed in action on the 28th Jan 1917. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (5cm) long by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) wide and weighs 20 grams. An interesting and poignant piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

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A very interesting English antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1911 with the maker being Samuel M Levi. It has been engraved 'PTE.G.FETTES 2ND R.INNIS.FUS. YOUNG SOLDIERS A.R.A 1911'.
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I think Private George Fettes became a Corporal by the start of WWI and was sadly killed in action on the 28th Jan 1917.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (5cm) long by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) wide and weighs 20 grams. An interesting and poignant piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

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SA1095846
Dealers Internal Ref
31750
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Archive I An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers WWI Sterling Silver Military Vesta Case Killed 1917

Archive II An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge. View II
Archive III An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge. View III
Archive IV An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge. View IV
Archive V An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge. View V
Archive VI An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge. View VI
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Archive VIII An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge. View VIII
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An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge.
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS WWI STERLING SILVER MILITARY VESTA CASE KILLED 1917
Ref: SA1095846
An engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring military inscriptions and a suspension loop at the top edge.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand engraving, Suspension loop, Hinged lid

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A vesta case, also known as a matchsafe, is a small pocket-sized container designed to safely hold and protect wax matches, known as vestas, during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

While gold and base metals were occasionally utilized, sterling silver was the predominant material for high-end vesta cases, often featuring interior gilding to prevent corrosion from sulphur matches.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit clear silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside hand-engraved inscriptions and characteristic spring-hinged lids with integrated strike lines.

Such compact historical objects are typically displayed within glass cabinets, on small display stands, or styled neatly upon a desktop or side table as a point of curated conversational interest.

Preservation involves minimal cleaning with a soft microfibre cloth to maintain patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historical engraving, and storing them in low-humidity environments.
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