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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta 1875
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta 1875

19th century
Description

This is a super antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case in the shape of a horseshoe measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cms) x 1 1/2" (4 cms) and hallmarked for Birmingham 1875 with the silversmiths mark for Hilliard & Thomason.

It's in super condition with no damage and has the name 'Eustace Hook' engraved around the front.

It weighs 16.7 grams / 0.53 troy oz and will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity .

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08896525
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 151 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Date letter an in a circle: Birmingham 1875.
Makers mark H&T: Hilliard & Thomason of Spencer Street, Birmingham.
Anchor mark: tested and assayed at the Birmingham Assay Office.
Milled grooving along the rim: striker for period friction matches.
Engraved Gothic script along the edge: period personal ownership inscription.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128075
Dealers Internal Reference
9641
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Description
This is a super antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case in the shape of a horseshoe measuring 1 3/4" (4.
“
5 cms) x 1 1/2" (4 cms) and hallmarked for Birmingham 1875 with the silversmiths mark for Hilliard & Thomason.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver vesta case in the shape of a horseshoe featuring textured detailing and engraved lettering.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta 1875

It's in super condition with no damage and has the name 'Eustace Hook' engraved around the front.

It weighs 16.7 grams / 0.53 troy oz and will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity .

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08896525
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 151 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Date letter an in a circle: Birmingham 1875.
Makers mark H&T: Hilliard & Thomason of Spencer Street, Birmingham.
Anchor mark: tested and assayed at the Birmingham Assay Office.
Milled grooving along the rim: striker for period friction matches.
Engraved Gothic script along the edge: period personal ownership inscription.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128075
Dealers Internal Ref
9641
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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Robert Bush Antiques
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian sterling silver vesta case in the shape of a horseshoe featuring textured detailing and engraved lettering.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta 1875
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A Victorian sterling silver vesta case in the shape of a horseshoe featuring textured detailing and engraved lettering.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVesta Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHorseshoe shape, Textured relief, Engraved script, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Victorian sterling silver vesta case takes the shape of a horseshoe with a textured relief surface and engraved script reading 'Eustace Hook' along the rounded border. The piece displays a polished and textured silver finish, complete with visible hallmark stamps near the top right rim and a hinged lid at the base. It measures 1 cm high, 4.5 cm wide and 4 cm deep. Suitable for use on an office desk or a library table, this vesta case serves as a practical holder for matches. The compact accessory sits securely on flat surfaces and brings period character to traditional workspaces or display cabinets.

FAQs

A vesta case is a portable container designed to hold friction matches, known as vestas, which gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century.

Victorian vesta cases were commonly crafted from solid sterling silver, nickel, or brass, and typically featured a textured striker surface integrated into the base or edge.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a makers mark, town mark, silver purity mark, and a date letter indicating the exact year of production.

This type of pocket antique functions well as a decorative curio displayed on an office desk, coffee table tray, or bookshelf alongside other historic desktop items.

Maintain silver items by gently wiping them with a soft cotton cloth and a specialist silver polish, taking care to avoid abrasive materials that could wear down delicate surface engraving.
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