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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case by Harriet Thomson, Birmingham 1863
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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case by Harriet Thomson, Birmingham 1863

19th century
Sold 24 May 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case by Harriet Thomson, Birmingham 1863 ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This wonderful and unusual Victorian silver mounted crocodile skin vesta case bears the maker's marks of Harriet Thomson (who was trading as Henry Thomson, leather goods manufacturer, Upper Charles Street, Clerkenwell, London) Of rounded rectangular form it has a wavy fully hallmarked silver mount and striker to base.

Hallmarks:

H.Y for Harriet Thomson,

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "x" for 1897.

Dimensions:

4.5cm x 3.5cm.

1.6 inches x 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No tear to the crocodile skin, just very minor wear at places.

Good hallmarks.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215375
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI74
Description
This wonderful and unusual Victorian silver mounted crocodile skin vesta case bears the maker's marks of Harriet Thomson (who was trading as Henry Thomson, leather goods manufacturer, Upper Charles Street, Clerkenwell, London) Of rounded rectangular form it has a wavy fully hallmarked silver mount and striker to base.

Hallmarks:

H.Y for Harriet Thomson,

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "x" for 1897.

Dimensions:

4.5cm x 3.5cm.

1.6 inches x 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No tear to the crocodile skin, just very minor wear at places.

Good hallmarks.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215375
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI74
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Crocodile Skin Vesta Case by Harriet Thomson, Birmingham 1863

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Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,224
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An antique pocket vesta case wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a curved sterling silver mount bearing British hallmarks.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CROCODILE SKIN VESTA CASE BY HARRIET THOMSON, BIRMINGHAM 1863
Ref: SA1215375
An antique pocket vesta case wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a curved sterling silver mount bearing British hallmarks.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Crocodile Skin
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Curved silver mount, Hallmarks, Exotic leather texture
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

Vesta cases emerged during the mid-19th century following the invention of friction matches. They were designed to be carried in pockets or attached to watch chains to keep matches dry and prevent accidental ignition.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often featuring applied ornamentation, engravings, or coverings made from exotic leathers, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and ceramics.

Authenticity is typically verified through British hallmarks stamped onto the metal components, indicating the assay office, makers mark, and year of manufacture, alongside period-correct construction techniques and wear patterns.

These small objects can be displayed inside glass tabletop cabinets, arranged on decorative trays on a coffee table, or integrated into a curated bookshelf styling alongside other curiosities.

Keep items away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent leather degradation. Clean the silver components gently with a specialised microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that may damage adjacent organic materials.
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