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George V Period Silver Match Case Holder
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George V Period Silver Match Case Holder

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine quality George V period solid silver engine turned match case holder, hallmarked Birmingham 1925. Engine turned finish to both sides, with shaped outer edge rolling over the rear section to form a snap catch. Ribbed engine turned front with blank (unengraved) circular cartouche to the centre. Curved ends with curled lip for ease of opening. Opens to reveal a gilt interior with shaped lip forming a holder for the card of matches. The back with matching ribbed engraving to the front. Bears the makers mark for William Neale. Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.25" long x 1.75" wide.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Match Case Holder to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1158901
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 37700
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Description
A fine quality George V period solid silver engine turned match case holder, hallmarked Birmingham 1925.
Engine turned finish to both sides, with shaped outer edge rolling over the rear section to form a snap catch.
Sturmans Antiques

Ribbed engine turned front with blank (unengraved) circular cartouche to the centre. Curved ends with curled lip for ease of opening. Opens to reveal a gilt interior with shaped lip forming a holder for the card of matches. The back with matching ribbed engraving to the front. Bears the makers mark for William Neale. Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.25" long x 1.75" wide.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Match Case Holder to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158901
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 37700
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sturmans Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A small rectangular George V sterling silver match case holder featuring engine-turned linear decoration and a central circular cartouche.
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Archive I A small rectangular George V sterling silver match case holder featuring engine-turned linear decoration and a central circular cartouche.

George V Period Silver Match Case Holder

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A small rectangular George V sterling silver match case holder featuring engine-turned linear decoration and a central circular cartouche.
George V Period Silver Match Case Holder
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A small rectangular George V sterling silver match case holder featuring engine-turned linear decoration and a central circular cartouche.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Vesta cases and matchbox covers gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as portable containers for friction matches, named after Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth. Crafted in precious metals such as sterling silver, these personal accessories allowed individuals to carry matches safely in pockets or on watch chains.

Period match holders were predominantly constructed from solid sterling silver or silver plate, often detailed using engine turning techniques to produce fine geometric linear patterns. The interiors were constructed to slide smoothly over wooden matchboxes or hold individual matches securely.

Authentic British silver from the George V period (19101936) features a full set of hallmarks including the lion passant for sterling silver, an assay office mark (such as London, Birmingham, or Chester), a makers mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Small silver pocket accessories can be displayed on a decorative brass tray, arranged atop a stack of design books on a coffee table, or placed inside a glass cloche on an office desk. Their metallic texture adds historical interest and reflective surface contrast to modern vignettes.

Clean silver match cases gently using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and a specialist silver polishing foam to remove oxidisation without removing detail. Avoid immersing the item in harsh chemical dips, and store it in a low-humidity environment inside an anti-tarnish cloth bag when not on display.
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