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Huge Goliath Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case 1903 Antique
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Huge Goliath Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case 1903 Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 August 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare huge English antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for London 1903 with the maker being SM&Co for Sampson Mordan. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures 2.5 inches (6.2cms) square (much larger than usual) and weighs 37 grams. A beautifully piece.

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

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A rare huge English antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for London 1903 with the maker being SM&Co for Sampson Mordan.
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It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures 2.5 inches (6.2cms) square (much larger than usual) and weighs 37 grams. A beautifully piece.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1149940
Dealers Internal Ref
37223
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A plain polished sterling silver vesta case with a hinged lid and suspension ring, displayed on an acrylic stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A plain polished sterling silver vesta case with a hinged lid and suspension ring, displayed on an acrylic stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Huge Goliath Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case 1903 Antique

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A plain polished sterling silver vesta case with a hinged lid and suspension ring, displayed on an acrylic stand.
HUGE GOLIATH SAMPSON MORDAN STERLING SILVER VESTA MATCH CASE 1903 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1149940
A plain polished sterling silver vesta case with a hinged lid and suspension ring, displayed on an acrylic stand.
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  • ObjectVesta Case
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Suspension ring, Plain polished surface

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Vesta cases, named after the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, became essential pocket accessories during the 19th and early 20th centuries for carrying matches safely before the widespread availability of safety matches.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, brass, or base metals, often featuring hinged lids, internal strike marks, and suspension loops for attachment to watch chains.

Authentic pieces bear the makers mark of Sampson Mordan, alongside standard British assay office hallmarks indicating the town, metal purity, and date letter.

Such pieces can be displayed on a small tray on a coffee table or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other silver collectables to add historic detail to a room.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historic finishes.
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