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An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case by Alfred Clark
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An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case by Alfred Clark

1900 - 1920
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An "Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case" by Alfred Clark, London, 1919, is a rare, high-quality silver Vesta case (match holder) made by the prestigious silversmith Alfred Clark, marked with hallmarks for London 1919, and bearing the cypher of the future Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) as a royal presentation item, These were typically given as gifts from the Prince, often with personalized inscriptions or gift tags, indicating their significance as royal memorabilia.

An exceptionally rare of ROYAL INTEREST fine quality early 20th century silver Vesta Case complete with original leather pouch, the case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip top lid and silver gilt interior, engraved to the front with the cypher of Edward Prince of Wales (the POW feathers above the initial letter E

Made By Alfred Clark, London, 1919

Retailed " CLARKE 33 NEW BOND St . W"

In good condition with no damage or repair

Light surface scratches to commensurate with age.

Lid snap perfect

Dimensions

H 53 mm (2.09 inches)

W 43 mm (1.69 inches)

D 15 mm (0.59 inches)

Weight62.00 Grams (1.99 troy ounces)

*** The Exact Silver Royal Vesta Case Is Housed In The POWERHOUSE COLLECTION OBJECT NO. A7778

Credit Line:- Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981

Acquisition Date:- 23 June 1981.***

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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

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Description
An "Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case" by Alfred Clark, London, 1919, is a rare, high-quality silver Vesta case (match holder) made by the prestigious silversmith Alfred Clark, marked with hallmarks for London 1919, and bearing the cypher of the future Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) as a royal presentation item, These were typically given as gifts from the Prince, often with personalized inscriptions or gift tags, indicating their significance as royal memorabilia.
fig 1. A polished sterling silver vesta case engraved with the Prince of Wales feathers royal cypher, shown alongside its fitted brown suede pouch.
fig 1. An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case by Alfred Clark

An exceptionally rare of ROYAL INTEREST fine quality early 20th century silver Vesta Case complete with original leather pouch, the case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip top lid and silver gilt interior, engraved to the front with the cypher of Edward Prince of Wales (the POW feathers above the initial letter E

fig 2. A polished sterling silver vesta case engraved with the Prince of Wales feathers royal cypher, shown alongside its fitted brown suede pouch.
fig 2. An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case by Alfred Clark

Made By Alfred Clark, London, 1919

Retailed " CLARKE 33 NEW BOND St . W"

In good condition with no damage or repair

Light surface scratches to commensurate with age.

Lid snap perfect

Dimensions

H 53 mm (2.09 inches)

fig 3. A polished sterling silver vesta case engraved with the Prince of Wales feathers royal cypher, shown alongside its fitted brown suede pouch.
fig 3. An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case by Alfred Clark

W 43 mm (1.69 inches)

D 15 mm (0.59 inches)

Weight62.00 Grams (1.99 troy ounces)

The Exact Silver Royal Vesta Case Is Housed In The POWERHOUSE COLLECTION OBJECT NO. A7778

Credit Line:- Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981

Acquisition Date:- 23 June 1981.***

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

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Archive I A polished sterling silver vesta case engraved with the Prince of Wales feathers royal cypher, shown alongside its fitted brown suede pouch.

An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case By Alfred Clark

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Vesta cases were introduced in the mid-nineteenth century to carry friction matches, known as vestas, keeping them dry and preventing accidental ignition. Popular throughout the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, high-status silver examples were often commissioned as presentation gifts or personal accessories for gentlemen.

Most antique vesta cases were constructed from sterling silver, nickel, or brass, featuring a spring-hinged top lid and a textured friction striker panel along the bottom edge. High-grade examples frequently display fine engraving, engine-turned patterns, monograms, or heraldic crests.

Authentic British silver vesta cases carry full assay office hallmarks, including the sterling lion passant, a town mark, a date letter, and a registered makers mark. Genuine presentation pieces also exhibit crisp, period-appropriate hand engraving rather than modern machine etching.

Small antique silver accessories make refined accents when arranged on a desk tray, set inside a glass display dome, or incorporated into a shelf vignette alongside antique leather books and brass desktop items.

Clean silver using a soft microfibre polishing cloth formulated for precious metals to prevent tarnishing. Store the item in a soft fabric pouch or felt sleeve to protect the engraved details and silver surface from fine scratches.
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