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Rare Double Left Handed Sterling Silver Vesta Case 1912 Antique
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Rare Double Left Handed Sterling Silver Vesta Case 1912 Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 December 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful unusual English antique solid sterling silver left handed vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1912 with the maker being JGLtd. It is about twice the size of the usual vesta case having two internal compartments. It has been engraved with scrolls and is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, tarnished inside. The spring is strong. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (6cm) wide by 1.5 inches (4.2cms) and weighs 36 grams. A very nice quality example.

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

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A beautiful unusual English antique solid sterling silver left handed vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1912 with the maker being JGLtd. It is about twice the size of the usual vesta case having two internal compartments.
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It has been engraved with scrolls and is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, tarnished inside.
The Silver Squirrel

The spring is strong. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (6cm) wide by 1.5 inches (4.2cms) and weighs 36 grams. A very nice quality example.

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

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SA1110898
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Archive I An intricately engraved sterling silver vesta case with a hinged lid and suspension ring, dating from 1912. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An intricately engraved sterling silver vesta case with a hinged lid and suspension ring, dating from 1912.
RARE DOUBLE LEFT HANDED STERLING SILVER VESTA CASE 1912 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1110898
An intricately engraved sterling silver vesta case with a hinged lid and suspension ring, dating from 1912.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved leaf foliage, Blank heraldic cartouche, Hinged lid with striker, Suspension loop ring

FAQs

A vesta case is a small portable container historically used to carry matches safely in the pocket or handbag, becoming particularly popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

While sterling silver was widely favoured, vesta cases were also crafted from brass, base metals, ceramics, bone, and sometimes gold or tortoiseshell.

Authentic pieces typically feature crisp hallmarks indicating the assay office, metal purity, and date letter, alongside period-appropriate hand-engraving or manufacturing techniques.

These small items can be displayed as part of a cabinet of curiosities, styled on a desk tray, or integrated into a mantelpiece vignette alongside other small antiques.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialist non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain its patina, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can damage intricate engraving.
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