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Rare Sterling Silver Military Boer War Era Vesta Case Hms Prince George Naval
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Rare Sterling Silver Military Boer War Era Vesta Case Hms Prince George Naval

19th century
Sold 28 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English antique solid sterling silver Boer War era Royal Navy vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with the maker being William Hutton. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just a single faint mark to the front. The spring is strong. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.3cm) tall by 1.75 inches (4.2cm) wide and weighs 40 grams. A very interesting piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1116229
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33587
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A rare English antique solid sterling silver Boer War era Royal Navy vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with the maker being William Hutton.
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It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just a single faint mark to the front.
The Silver Squirrel

The spring is strong. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.3cm) tall by 1.75 inches (4.2cm) wide and weighs 40 grams. A very interesting piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1116229
Dealers Internal Ref
33587
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An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Sterling Silver Military Boer War Era Vesta Case Hms Prince George Naval

Archive II An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View II
Archive III An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View III
Archive IV An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View IV
Archive V An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View V
Archive VI An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View VI
Archive VII An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View VII
Archive VIII An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View VIII
Archive IX An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top. View IX
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An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top.
RARE STERLING SILVER MILITARY BOER WAR ERA VESTA CASE HMS PRINCE GEORGE NAVAL
Ref: SA1116229
An upright, polished silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved script lettering on the front surface and a hinged lid at the top.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases & Matchsafes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand-engraved text, Hinged lid, Rounded rectangular profile

FAQs

Vesta cases, or matchsafes, became essential pocket accessories during the mid-19th century following the invention of friction matches, protecting the volatile phosphorus matches from moisture and accidental ignition.

Authentic period vesta cases were predominantly fabricated from sterling silver, brass, or base metals, often featuring hinged lids, integral striker ridges on the base, and hand-engraved or embossed decorative motifs.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks for standard silver purity marks, makers marks, and date letters, alongside evaluating the crispness of the hand-engraving and the structural integrity of the spring hinge.

Small antique silver objects are typically displayed within glass-topped display cabinets, on decorative trays, or as curated accents on a library desk or mantelpiece.

Silver items should be cleaned infrequently using a soft microfibre cloth and a specialist non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away desirable historical patina and delicate engraving.
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