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Heavy Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign/vesta Case - 1900
S & A Marsh
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Heavy Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign/vesta Case - 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

A heavy and plain antique Victorian sterling silver combination Sovereign/vesta case which has been made to a high standard and remains in excellent condition. At one end there is a push button mechanism to open the lid which reveals a spring section to house the Sovereigns and at the other end there is a tight fitting hinged lid to hold the matches. At the top there is a ring attachment so that this case can be worn if so desired. It would make a desirable addition to a collection.

Length: 6.6 cms (2.6")

Width: 3 cms (1.2")

Depth: 1.3 cms (0.5")

Weight: 2.1 troy ounces (67 grams)

It was hallmarked in London for 1900 by Joseph Walton.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver Sovereign/vesta case.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

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S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the 1900s.

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6700
Description
A heavy and plain antique Victorian sterling silver combination Sovereign/vesta case which has been made to a high standard and remains in excellent condition.
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At one end there is a push button mechanism to open the lid which reveals a spring section to house the Sovereigns and at the other end there is a tight fitting hinged lid to hold the matches.
S & A Marsh

At the top there is a ring attachment so that this case can be worn if so desired. It would make a desirable addition to a collection.

fig 1. A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop.
fig 1. Heavy Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign/vesta Case - 1900

Length: 6.6 cms (2.6")

Width: 3 cms (1.2")

Depth: 1.3 cms (0.5")

Weight: 2.1 troy ounces (67 grams)

It was hallmarked in London for 1900 by Joseph Walton.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver Sovereign/vesta case.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Sovereign Vesta Case to the 1900s.

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SA1224768
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6700
S & A Marsh
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A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop.
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Archive I A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop.

Heavy Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign/vesta Case - 1900

Archive II A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop. View II
Archive III A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop. View VI
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A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop.
Heavy Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign/Vesta Case - 1900
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A late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver combination sovereign holder and vesta case shown open, featuring a spring-loaded coin mechanism and top suspension loop.
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A combination sovereign and vesta case is a multi-functional Victorian pocket accessory engineered to carry gold sovereign coins along with friction matches (vestas). These pieces feature spring-loaded coin dispensers alongside hinged compartments designed for match storage and striking.

Vesta cases were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, brass, nickel silver, and electroplated metals. High-end examples frequently featured engine-turned engraving, hand-chased ornamentation, and gilt-lined interiors.

Authentic silver pieces feature official British assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, an assay town symbol, a date letter, and a makers mark. Internal spring mechanisms, hinges, and match-striking grooves should also be original to the piece.

Small antique silver pocket items are frequently displayed within shadow boxes, mounted in glass dome cloches, or arranged on decorative brass trays on an office desk or mantelpiece alongside vintage stationery and curiosities.

Sterling silver should be cleaned using a soft microfiber cloth and a specialised silver polishing cream to remove oxidisation. Abrasive chemical dips and harsh scrubbers should be avoided, particularly around mechanical springs and hinges.
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