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Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta & Photo Frame Combination Minshull & Latimer 1898
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Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta & Photo Frame Combination Minshull & Latimer 1898

19th century
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A late Victorian novelty silver combination Vesta case/photo frame, Minshull & Latimer, Birmingham 1898, plain rectangular form, with hinged fall-front revealing oval frame and gilt interior, 4.5cm x 3cm. Weighs 26.9 grams.

Condition: No damage or repair, only light surface wear, hinges working, gilding bright, hallmarks clear

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1175637
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A late Victorian novelty silver combination Vesta case/photo frame, Minshull & Latimer, Birmingham 1898, plain rectangular form, with hinged fall-front revealing oval frame and gilt interior, 4.5cm x 3cm. Weighs 26.9 grams.
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Condition: No damage or repair, only light surface wear, hinges working, gilding bright, hallmarks clear.
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Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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Archive I An opened Victorian sterling silver vesta case with an integrated oval photo frame, showing hinged covers and an interior gold wash.

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta & Photo Frame Combination Minshull & Latimer 1898

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An opened Victorian sterling silver vesta case with an integrated oval photo frame, showing hinged covers and an interior gold wash.
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta & Photo Frame Combination MINSHULL & LATIMER 1898
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An opened Victorian sterling silver vesta case with an integrated oval photo frame, showing hinged covers and an interior gold wash.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Fabric, Gold Wash
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged cover, Oval photograph bezel, Suspension loop, Gilded interior
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian sterling silver vesta case and photo frame combination, made by Minshull & Latimer in Birmingham in 1898, is formed in a plain rectangular shape with a suspension loop on the side. The object is finished with a bright gold wash on the interior compartments and features an integrated oval photograph bezel containing a pink fabric lining with a patterned weave. The piece opens via a hinged top cover and a fall-front door to reveal the internal sections, displaying light surface wear alongside functional hinges. Measuring 4.5 cm high and 3 cm wide, the compact item is suited for placement on an office desk as a decorative accessory in a gentleman's library setting. It can sit atop a table surface, holding a small keepsake photograph while also functioning as a match holder.

FAQs

A vesta case, also known as a match safe, is a small portable container designed to keep friction matches dry and safe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel, or brass, often featuring interior gilding, engine-turned decoration, or integrated oval photo frames.

Authentic British silver pieces feature hallmarks including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling purity, and a date letter signifying the precise year of manufacture.

Small antique silver novelties can be displayed inside a glass shadow box, presented on a tray in a gentlemans study, or repurposed as a pendant on a silver chain.

Clean silver gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid liquids near internal fabric linings or delicate spring hinges.
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