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Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Go to Bed Combination Vesta Case 1888
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Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Go to Bed Combination Vesta Case 1888

19th century
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A very rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver go to bed vesta case. It is hallmarked for London 1888 with the maker being Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. It has been superbly designed having with fold-out wax candle to one side and a compartment for matches. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (5.6cm) long by 1.25 inches (3.1cm) wide by 0.50 inch (1.1cm) tall and weighs 40 grams. A very high quality rare example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Go-to-bed Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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A very rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver go to bed vesta case.
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It is hallmarked for London 1888 with the maker being Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd.
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly designed having with fold-out wax candle to one side and a compartment for matches. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (5.6cm) long by 1.25 inches (3.1cm) wide by 0.50 inch (1.1cm) tall and weighs 40 grams. A very high quality rare example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Go-to-bed Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1234453
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369/118/79
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver combination vesta case and go-to-bed taper holder with its hinged lid open.

Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Go to Bed Combination Vesta Case 1888

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A Victorian sterling silver combination vesta case and go-to-bed taper holder with its hinged lid open.
VERY RARE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER GO TO BED COMBINATION VESTA CASE 1888
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A Victorian sterling silver combination vesta case and go-to-bed taper holder with its hinged lid open.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wax Taper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Taper socket, Rectangular form

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A go-to-bed vesta case is a portable Victorian match box integrated with a small holder for a wax taper, designed to provide a brief light while walking to bed before the flame consumed itself.

Vesta cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel silver, brass, or vulcanite, frequently featuring internal match compartments and external friction strikers.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces bear full official hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark, purity mark such as the lion passant, and a date letter indicating the year of manufacture.

These small decorative items are frequently displayed on bedside tables, writing desks, or curio trays alongside other metalwork and small collectibles.

Sterling silver items should be cleaned gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that might strip delicate engraved details or hallmarks.
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