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Edwardian Silver Pug Dog Vesta Case, 1906
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Edwardian Silver Pug Dog Vesta Case, 1906

1900 - 1920
Description

An exceptionally charming and highly collectible antique sterling silver vesta case, or match safe, of circular form. The front lid is beautifully embellished with a finely detailed, hand painted enamel portrait depicting a pug dog wearing a light blue collar with miniature accent bells.

The reverse of the case is left completely smooth with a highly polished finish. It features a loop to the side, allowing it to be worn as a pocket watch fob or a statement pendant chain.

This piece is fully hallmarked along the inner rim and partially hallmarked to the lid. The stamps include the Maker mark (indistinct), the Lion Passant guaranteeing point 925 sterling silver, the Anchor for the Birmingham Assay Office, and the date letter g for 1906.

Excellent antique condition overall. The silver has a beautiful lustre with only minor surface wear consistent with age. The enamel remains bright, crisp, and intact.

Size 5cm (including loop) x 4.5cm x 0.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Silver Pug Vesta Case to the 1900s.

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SA1230243
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Description
An exceptionally charming and highly collectible antique sterling silver vesta case, or match safe, of circular form.
The front lid is beautifully embellished with a finely detailed, hand painted enamel portrait depicting a pug dog wearing a light blue collar with miniature accent bells.
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
fig 1. A rounded silver vesta case featuring a finely painted enamel portrait of a pug dog on the front face.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Pug Dog Vesta Case, 1906

The reverse of the case is left completely smooth with a highly polished finish. It features a loop to the side, allowing it to be worn as a pocket watch fob or a statement pendant chain.

This piece is fully hallmarked along the inner rim and partially hallmarked to the lid. The stamps include the Maker mark (indistinct), the Lion Passant guaranteeing point 925 sterling silver, the Anchor for the Birmingham Assay Office, and the date letter g for 1906.

fig 2. A rounded silver vesta case featuring a finely painted enamel portrait of a pug dog on the front face.
fig 2. Edwardian Silver Pug Dog Vesta Case, 1906

Excellent antique condition overall. The silver has a beautiful lustre with only minor surface wear consistent with age. The enamel remains bright, crisp, and intact.

Size 5cm (including loop) x 4.5cm x 0.5cm

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Silver Pug Vesta Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230243
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2015

Specialists in english and italian antiques

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Archive I A rounded silver vesta case featuring a finely painted enamel portrait of a pug dog on the front face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver Pug Dog Vesta Case, 1906

Archive II A rounded silver vesta case featuring a finely painted enamel portrait of a pug dog on the front face. View II
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Archive IX A rounded silver vesta case featuring a finely painted enamel portrait of a pug dog on the front face. View IX
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A rounded silver vesta case featuring a finely painted enamel portrait of a pug dog on the front face.
Edwardian Silver Pug Dog Vesta Case, 1906
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A rounded silver vesta case featuring a finely painted enamel portrait of a pug dog on the front face.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver, Brown
  • MotifsPug dog portrait, Enamel detailing, Hinged lid, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

A vesta case, or match safe, is a small portable container designed in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to hold friction matches, often featuring a striker on the base or side.

Edwardian vesta cases were typically crafted from sterling silver, nickel, or brass, frequently embellished with hand-painted vitreous enamel, engine turning, or detailed engraving.

Authentic silver pieces feature British hallmarks including a makers mark, purity mark such as a lion passant for sterling silver, assay office mark, and date letter denoting the precise year of manufacture.

These small decorative objects are ideal for styling inside a glass cloche, arranged on a tray upon an office desk, or displayed within a curio cabinet alongside other silver collectables.

Clean silver surfaces gently using a soft cotton cloth and silver polish, avoiding the enamelled section, which should only be wiped with a damp, non-abrasive cloth to prevent scratching or chipping.
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