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Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Case Robert Pringle Chester 1900
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Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Case Robert Pringle Chester 1900

19th century
Description

A very nice quality Victorian antique silver vesta case with beautiful engraving on both sides and vacant circular cartouche.

Hallmarked for CHESTER 1900 by ROBERT PRINGLE.

Condition is very good, it opens and snaps shut well, the hallmarks are good, some surface scratches and usual wear commensurate of age and use.

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 4 cm

Width: 3 cm

Weight: 13.7 g

Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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Description
A very nice quality Victorian antique silver vesta case with beautiful engraving on both sides and vacant circular cartouche.

Hallmarked for CHESTER 1900 by ROBERT PRINGLE.

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Condition is very good, it opens and snaps shut well, the hallmarks are good, some surface scratches and usual wear commensurate of age and use.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 4 cm

Width: 3 cm

Weight: 13.7 g

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1231453
Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a vacant central cartouche, and a side attachment ring.
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Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Case Robert Pringle Chester 1900

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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a vacant central cartouche, and a side attachment ring.
Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Case ROBERT PRINGLE CHESTER 1900
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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a vacant central cartouche, and a side attachment ring.
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A vesta case, also known in North America as a match safe, is a small portable container designed to carry friction matches securely. Popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, these cases prevented accidental ignition in pockets and were commonly crafted from sterling silver or nickel.

High-grade sterling silver, silver plate, gold, and brass were the primary metals used in production. Many examples feature decorative bright-cut engraving, engine turning, or repousse work, alongside a serrated striking surface cast directly into the base.

Authentic British silver vesta cases bear official hallmark stamps indicating the purity mark, assay office logo, date letter, and makers mark. Victorian examples typically carry the duty mark depicting Queen Victorias profile alongside standard British silver hallmarks.

Small antique silver pocket items make excellent display accents on an office desk, curated shelf, or decorative tray. They can be integrated into vignette displays alongside antique pocket watches, desk requisites, or magnifying glasses to add textural interest.

Clean silver gently using a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver polishing paste to remove oxidisation without wearing down delicate hand engraving. Store the item in a low-humidity environment inside a tarnish-resistant cloth bag when not on display.
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