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Edwardian Antique Silver Vesta Case, Chester 1908
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Edwardian Antique Silver Vesta Case, Chester 1908

1900 - 1920
Description

A stunning antique Edwardian silver vesta case. Made in 1908 in Chester by the famous silversmiths Samson and Mordan. It has a beautifully enamel image of a Pekingese dog on the front. The hinge is tight and the lid snaps closed, there are a full set of hallmarks on the rim. Overall it is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. It has nothing engraved on the back and there is a striker underneath. A very collectable item.

Weight; 55 grams approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

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SA1233223
Dealers Internal Reference
7321-004
Description
A stunning antique Edwardian silver vesta case. Made in 1908 in Chester by the famous silversmiths Samson and Mordan. It has a beautifully enamel image of a Pekingese dog on the front. The hinge is tight and the lid snaps closed, there are a full set of hallmarks on the rim. Overall it is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. It has nothing engraved on the back and there is a striker underneath. A very collectable item.

Weight; 55 grams approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233223
Dealers Internal Ref
7321-004
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a central hand-painted enamel portrait of a small brown dog with a match striker at the base.
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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a central hand-painted enamel portrait of a small brown dog with a match striker at the base.
Edwardian antique silver vesta case, Chester 1908
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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a central hand-painted enamel portrait of a small brown dog with a match striker at the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDog portrait, Enamel panel, Ribbed striker, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case houses a hinged lid with a tight closure, a side suspension loop, and a ribbed brass match striker fitted to the base. The front panel displays a hand-painted enamel portrait of a brown Pekingese dog set against a pale background, while the reverse remains plain and unengraved. Full hallmarks appear along the rim of the silver body, showing signs of light surface scratches and wear consistent with age. Measuring 5 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, this pocket-sized container fits neatly on an office desk or library table to store small personal items or decorative matches.

FAQs

A vesta case, also known as a match safe, is a small portable container produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to keep friction matches dry and secure for everyday use.

Edwardian vesta cases were typically crafted from sterling silver or nickel, featuring hand-enameled panels or detailed engraving, a spring-hinged top lid, and a ribbed striking surface along the base.

Authentic British silver vesta cases carry official hallmarks detailing the sterling purity mark, town assay symbol, date letter, and makers mark, alongside natural metal oxidisation and functional spring hinges.

These compact decorative objects can be displayed on a vanity tray, styled atop books on an office desk, housed within a glass curio cabinet, or repurposed as a small trinket holder.

Gently clean silver surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, ensuring painted enamel sections are kept dry and free from abrasive liquid cleaners.
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