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English Solid Sterling Silver Planished Vesta Match Case 1904 Antique
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English Solid Sterling Silver Planished Vesta Match Case 1904 Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Silver Squirrel
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A quality English Edwardian antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the maker being William M Hayes. It has been superbly designed and the cartouche is free from any engravings. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.1cm) tall by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide and weighs 30 grams. A beautifully made piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

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A quality English Edwardian antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the maker being William M Hayes. It has been superbly designed and the cartouche is free from any engravings. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.1cm) tall by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide and weighs 30 grams. A beautifully made piece.

Antiques over 100 years old shipped to the USA are now Tariff Free as of 25th July 2026.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

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SA1233050
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An Edwardian sterling silver pocket vesta case featuring a planished hammered surface and a central unengraved circular cartouche.
ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER PLANISHED VESTA MATCH CASE 1904 ANTIQUE
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An Edwardian sterling silver pocket vesta case featuring a planished hammered surface and a central unengraved circular cartouche.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / Arts & Crafts
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPlanished surface, Circular cartouche, Suspension ring, Hinged lid

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A vesta case, or match safe, is a small portable box created to carry friction matches, popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often featuring a striker along the lower edge, these items were designed for pocket transport or attachment to a watch chain.

Edwardian vesta cases were typically crafted from sterling silver, nickel, or brass, often finished with hand-hammered planished textures, engine turning, or enamel detailing. British silver examples bear hallmarking to verify metal purity and origin.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces display official hallmarks, including a lion passant, assay town mark, date letter, and makers mark. Period construction features spring-loaded hinges, integrated strikers, and hand-finished surfaces.

Compact silver antiques like vesta cases are suitable for display on desk trays, styled inside glass shadow boxes, or arranged alongside books in a study. They also serve as decorative accent pieces on coffee table trays.

Maintain sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polishing compound to remove tarnish without softening the planished finish. Store in a dry environment to prevent rapid oxidisation.
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