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Edwardian Silver Sunburst Vesta Case Robert Chandler Birmingham 1903
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Edwardian Silver Sunburst Vesta Case Robert Chandler Birmingham 1903

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a rare and highly collectable Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver VESTA case with a WRYTHEN WAVE, swirling lines design that converge at the lid into a gorgeous stylised SUNBURST motif. With hanging loop, hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1903 by ROBERT CHANDLER. No Initials or monogram engraved, completely clear.

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

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 5.5 cm

Width: 4 cm

Weight: 28.5 g

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

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Description
This is a rare and highly collectable Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver VESTA case with a WRYTHEN WAVE, swirling lines design that converge at the lid into a gorgeous stylised SUNBURST motif. With hanging loop, hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1903 by ROBERT CHANDLER. No Initials or monogram engraved, completely clear.
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Condition is very good, it opens and snaps shut well, the hallmarks are good, some slight surface wear commensurate of age and use.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 5.5 cm

Width: 4 cm

Weight: 28.5 g

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1232883
Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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An Edwardian sterling silver pocket vesta case featuring a raised sunburst design with radiating swirled fluting and a side suspension ring.
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Edwardian Silver Sunburst Vesta Case Robert Chandler Birmingham 1903

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An Edwardian sterling silver pocket vesta case featuring a raised sunburst design with radiating swirled fluting and a side suspension ring.
Edwardian Silver SUNBURST Vesta Case ROBERT CHANDLER Birmingham 1903
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSunburst motif, Swirled fluting, Hinged lid, Suspension ring

This Edwardian sterling silver vesta case dates from 1903 and originates from Birmingham, made by Robert Chandler. The piece has a polished silver finish with a raised sunburst design on the lid and radiating swirled fluting across the body. Visible details include a hinged lid that opens and snaps shut, a side suspension ring, and a completely clear surface with no engraved initials or monogram, showing slight surface wear commensurate with age and use. The object measures 5.5 cm in height and 4 cm in width. In a contemporary home, this pocket vesta case sits neatly on a gentleman's library study table, an office desk, or a display shelf as a decorative tabletop accessory. It provides a refined decorative accent for traditional interiors or collector cabinets.

FAQs

Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a vesta case is a small portable container designed to hold friction matches, known as vestas, safely in a pocket or attached to a watch chain.

Most fine examples were crafted from sterling silver, featuring spring-hinged lids, integrated striker plates along the bottom edge, and hand-chased or repousse decorative motifs.

Authentic British pieces feature official assay hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a registered makers mark stamped into the silver.

These small silver objects are commonly displayed on desk trays, curated inside glass vitrines, or repurposed as decorative pendants on heavy metal chains.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth designed for silver to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh liquid dips or abrasive pastes that can erode delicate surface details.
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