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English Sterling Silver Enamelled Birmingham Coat of Arms Vesta Case 1900
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English Sterling Silver Enamelled Birmingham Coat of Arms Vesta Case 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 July 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English antique solid sterling silver and enamel vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the maker being James Fenton & Co. It has been superbly designed being decorated with Birmingham City Coat of Arms and motto. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The enamel is perfect. It works perfectly. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.1cm) tall by 1.75 inches (4.6cm) wide and weighs 38 grams. A very high quality rare example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Enamel Vesta Case to the 1900s.

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A rare English antique solid sterling silver and enamel vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the maker being James Fenton & Co. It has been superbly designed being decorated with Birmingham City Coat of Arms and motto. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The enamel is perfect. It works perfectly. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.1cm) tall by 1.75 inches (4.6cm) wide and weighs 38 grams. A very high quality rare example.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Enamel Vesta Case to the 1900s.

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An antique sterling silver vesta case featuring an applied enamelled Birmingham coat of arms with the motto Forward.
ENGLISH STERLING SILVER ENAMELLED BIRMINGHAM COAT of ARMS VESTA CASE 1900
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An antique sterling silver vesta case featuring an applied enamelled Birmingham coat of arms with the motto Forward.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Enamelled heraldic crest, Striker base

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Vesta cases gained immense popularity during the mid-19th century following the invention of friction matches, serving as essential portable containers to keep matches dry and safe in pockets or handbags.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using stamping and hinge-making techniques, often embellished with coloured vitreous enamel to display heraldic crests, civic coats of arms, or personalised motifs.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmarks stamped on the interior rim or lid, including a silver standard mark such as the lion passant, a city assay mark like the anchor for Birmingham, and a date letter indicating the year of manufacture.

These compact metal accessories are frequently displayed inside glass cabinets, arranged on decorative trays on coffee tables, or curated alongside books as part of a sophisticated vignette.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a specialised microfibre polishing cloth to avoid abrasive damage to the metal and delicate enamel work, while avoiding harsh chemical dips that can degrade vintage patination.
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