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Collectable Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with St. Andrews Golfer Engraving - 1897
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Collectable Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with St. Andrews Golfer Engraving - 1897

19th century
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A Nice Collectable Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case beautifully engraved with a golfer mid-swing and the inscription "ST. ANDREWS", referencing the historic home of golf. Hallmarked for Sheffield, 1897, and crafted by renowned silversmith William Neale, this piece blends sports history with fine Victorian design. A superb collectible for both golf and antique silver enthusiasts. A modern presentation box has been included with this item.

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 1 3/8" (approx. 3.5cm)

Depth: 3/8" (approx. 1cm)

Silver weight: 28g

In good condition – Hinge and lid function smoothly and securely. Light surface wear consistent with age; engraving remains crisp. Hallmarks are clean and fully legible.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1890s.

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SA1169900
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P51705
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A Nice Collectable Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case beautifully engraved with a golfer mid-swing and the inscription "ST. ANDREWS", referencing the historic home of golf.
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Hallmarked for Sheffield, 1897, and crafted by renowned silversmith William Neale, this piece blends sports history with fine Victorian design.
Kingsdown Antiques

A superb collectible for both golf and antique silver enthusiasts. A modern presentation box has been included with this item.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver vesta case engraved with a golfer and St. Andrews lettering, displayed inside an open blue velvet box.
fig 1. Collectable Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with St. Andrews Golfer Engraving - 1897

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 1 3/8" (approx. 3.5cm)

Depth: 3/8" (approx. 1cm)

Silver weight: 28g

In good condition – Hinge and lid function smoothly and securely. Light surface wear consistent with age; engraving remains crisp. Hallmarks are clean and fully legible.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169900
Dealers Internal Ref
P51705
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An antique sterling silver vesta case engraved with a golfer and St. Andrews lettering, displayed inside an open blue velvet box.
Collectable Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with St. Andrews Golfer Engraving - 1897
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGolfer engraving, hinged lid, suspension loop, striker base
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Victorian sterling silver vesta case from 1890 displays a silver finish with detailed engraving on the front showing a golfer mid-swing, the inscription "ST. ANDREWS", and a landscape with a flag. The piece includes a hinged lid, a suspension loop at the top, and a striker base, presented inside a blue velvet-lined box with white satin lining and a small metal clasp at the front edge. Light surface wear appears across the silver consistent with age, while the engraving remains crisp and the hallmarks are clean and legible. The vesta case measures 5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. It functions well on an office desk as a decorative desk accessory or within a gentleman's library display for sports history items.

FAQs

A vesta case, or match safe, is a compact portable container introduced in the 19th century to securely store friction matches, often equipped with a hinged cover and an integrated striker base.

These accessories were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, nickel, brass, or gunmetal, frequently decorated with hand-engraved motifs, enamel work, or repousse patterns.

Authentic British pieces from this era bear official hallmarks indicating the silver purity, the assay office location, a date letter, and a makers mark stamped into the metal.

Small desktop items like vesta cases are commonly arranged on a study desk, positioned within a glass curio cabinet, or framed inside a velvet-lined shadow box for display.

Maintain sterling silver by wiping it gently with a dry, soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh liquid chemicals that can strip delicate engravings or natural age patination.
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