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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta 1875
Robert Bush Antiques
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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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1128075
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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.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

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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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 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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