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Victorian Silver Flip Top Vesta Case Howard James Birmingham 1885
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Victorian Silver Flip Top Vesta Case Howard James Birmingham 1885

19th century
Description

A very nice Victorian antique silver Flip lid vesta case with beautifully floral engraving on both sides. Initials engraved to the cartouche.

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1885 by HOWARD JAMES.

Condition is very good, it flip top opens and snaps shut well, the hallmarks are good, striker worn, engraving worn to the sides on the reverse, some surface scratches/marks/dings and usual wear commensurate of age and use.

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 4.3 cm

Width: 2.9 cm

Weight: 17.8 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 Victorian antique silver Flip lid vesta case with beautifully floral engraving on both sides. Initials engraved to the cartouche.

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1885 by HOWARD JAMES.

Condition is very good, it flip top opens and snaps shut well, the hallmarks are good, striker worn, engraving worn to the sides on the reverse, some surface scratches/marks/dings and usual wear commensurate of age and use.

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 4.3 cm

Width: 2.9 cm

Weight: 17.8 g

Date of Manufacture

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

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

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An upright rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case with hand-engraved leaf patterns, a central monogrammed oval cartouche, and prominent Birmingham hallmark stamps.
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Archive I An upright rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case with hand-engraved leaf patterns, a central monogrammed oval cartouche, and prominent Birmingham hallmark stamps.

Victorian Silver Flip Top Vesta Case Howard James Birmingham 1885

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An upright rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case with hand-engraved leaf patterns, a central monogrammed oval cartouche, and prominent Birmingham hallmark stamps.
Victorian Silver Flip Top Vesta Case HOWARD JAMES BIRMINGHAM 1885
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An upright rectangular Victorian sterling silver vesta case with hand-engraved leaf patterns, a central monogrammed oval cartouche, and prominent Birmingham hallmark stamps.
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A vesta case, or match safe, was a small portable container used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to store friction matches, known as vestas, keeping them dry and preventing accidental ignition in a pocket.

Antique vesta cases were typically crafted from sterling silver, nickel, brass, or gold. They frequently feature hand-engraved scrollwork, engine turning, a spring-hinged lid, and a textured strike pad integrated into the base or rim.

Authentic British pieces display complete set hallmark stamps including the makers initials, town mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), lion passant for sterling quality, and a date letter corresponding to the exact year of assay.

These small silver objects are commonly styled atop a stacked set of coffee table books, displayed inside a glass curio cabinet, or placed on a tray alongside other vintage desk accessories.

Gently wipe the surface using a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver cream, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away the intentional dark oxidisation accentuating the engraved pattern.
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