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English Victorian Solid Sterling Silver 'G' Vesta Match Case 1899 Antique
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English Victorian Solid Sterling Silver 'G' Vesta Match Case 1899 Antique

19th century
Sold 27 March 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A high quality English Victorian antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with the maker being T H Hazlewood & Co. It has been superbly made and has been engraved with the single initial G. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures over 1.5 inches (4.1cm) tall by over 1.25 inches (3.3cm) and weighs 22 grams. A beautifully piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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A high quality English Victorian antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with the maker being T H Hazlewood & Co. It has been superbly made and has been engraved with the single initial G. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures over 1.5 inches (4.1cm) tall by over 1.25 inches (3.3cm) and weighs 22 grams. A beautifully piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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English Victorian Solid Sterling Silver 'G' Vesta Match Case 1899 Antique

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An antique silver vesta case featuring an engraved monogram letter G on the front.
ENGLISH VICTORIAN SOLID STERLING SILVER 'G' VESTA MATCH CASE 1899 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1203867
An antique silver vesta case featuring an engraved monogram letter G on the front.
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  • ObjectMatchsafes & Vesta Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved monogram, Hinged lid, Striker base

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A vesta case is a small pocket-sized container designed to hold safety matches, widely used during the 19th and early 20th centuries before the widespread availability of lighters.

Vesta cases from the Victorian era were predominantly made from solid sterling silver, brass, or base metals, often featuring hand-engraved motifs, repousse work, or enamelling with integrated striker ridges on the base.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear British hallmarks stamped on the interior or rim, typically including a makers mark, standard mark for sterling silver, a city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

These small objects serve as tactile decorative items and can be displayed neatly on a mantelpiece, coffee table tray, or within a cabinet of curiosities alongside other small antiques.

Antique silver should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding aggressive scrubbing to preserve historical hallmarks and surface engraving.
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