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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Sovereign Case 1910
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Sovereign Case 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 November 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a super antique hallmarked solid sterling silver combination vesta/match safe with double sovereign case measuring just over 2" (5 cms) x 2" (5 cms).

It is in excellent condition with a flip up lid section to keep your matches in and the other end opens to reveal a double sovereign case.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1910 with the silversmiths mark for Joseph Gloster Ltd and weighs 65.3 grams.

This lovely case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included in the price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Vesta Sovereign Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106537
Dealers Internal Reference
9587
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Description
This is a super antique hallmarked solid sterling silver combination vesta/match safe with double sovereign case measuring just over 2" (5 cms) x 2" (5 cms).
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It is in excellent condition with a flip up lid section to keep your matches in and the other end opens to reveal a double sovereign case.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. An antique engraved sterling silver combination vesta and sovereign case with a suspension ring at the top.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Sovereign Case 1910

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1910 with the silversmiths mark for Joseph Gloster Ltd and weighs 65.3 grams.

This lovely case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included in the price.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Vesta Sovereign Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106537
Dealers Internal Ref
9587
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An antique engraved sterling silver combination vesta and sovereign case with a suspension ring at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Sovereign Case 1910

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
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Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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An antique engraved sterling silver combination vesta and sovereign case with a suspension ring at the top.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Sovereign Case 1910
Ref: SA1106537
An antique engraved sterling silver combination vesta and sovereign case with a suspension ring at the top.
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  • ObjectPocket Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved leaf pattern, Blank shield cartouche, Hinged dual compartments, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Vesta and sovereign cases were essential pocket accessories in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, used to safely carry matches and gold sovereigns before the widespread availability of lighters and paper currency.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and minimizing exposure to moisture and harsh chemicals, using specialized silver polish sparingly only when necessary to maintain the natural patina.

These small collectable pieces can be displayed within glass-topped coffee table trays, styled on bookshelf displays, or kept within a gentlemans library setting to add historical texture.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hallmarks for the assay office mark, standard mark, and date letter, alongside assessing the quality of the hand-engraving and the structural integrity of the hinges.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using stamping, hinged construction, and hand-engraving techniques, frequently featuring integrated spring-loaded mechanisms for coin storage.
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