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Silver Whistle Vesta

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Description

Sampson & Morden rare silver whistle vesta London 1893 , nice clean piece.

Height 2 5/8"

Width 5/8"

Depth 3/8"

Declaration

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Silver Whistle Vesta to the 19th Century.

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Description
Sampson & Morden rare silver whistle vesta London 1893 , nice clean piece.

Height 2 5/8"

Width 5/8"

Depth 3/8"

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Silver Whistle Vesta to the 19th Century.

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SA1152693
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mhw4408
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 4,478
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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A cylindrical sterling silver vesta case combined with a whistle, featuring a polished metallic finish.
Silver Whistle Vesta
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A cylindrical sterling silver vesta case combined with a whistle, featuring a polished metallic finish.
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  • ObjectSmokers Collectibles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCylindrical shape, Integrated whistle mouthpiece, Hinged lid

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A vesta case is a small portable container designed to hold matches, popularised during the 19th and early 20th centuries before the widespread availability of modern lighters.

Traditional vestas were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, brass, or base metals, often featuring hallmarking, hand-engraving, or incorporated functional elements such as whistles.

Authentication involves examining the item for official silver hallmarks, makers marks, appropriate patina, and the structural integrity of the spring-loaded lid and striker base.

Such small decorative items are typically displayed on a mantelpiece, within a glass cabinet, or styled on a coffee table as a discreet curiosity.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to preserve the natural oxidisation in recessed areas.
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