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English Sarah & Sally Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case 1897
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English Sarah & Sally Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case 1897

19th century
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A high quality English Victorian antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with the maker being Deakin & Francis Ltd. It has been superbly designed and has been engraved to the front with the name SARAH and to the back SALLY. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.cm) tall by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide and weighs 26 grams. A well made piece.

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

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A high quality English Victorian antique solid sterling silver vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with the maker being Deakin & Francis Ltd.
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It has been superbly designed and has been engraved to the front with the name SARAH and to the back SALLY.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.cm) tall by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide and weighs 26 grams. A well made piece.

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

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SA1234874
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Archive I An engraved sterling silver Victorian vesta case featuring elaborate scrollwork detailing and the engraved name Sarah.

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An engraved sterling silver Victorian vesta case featuring elaborate scrollwork detailing and the engraved name Sarah.
ENGLISH SARAH & SALLY ENGRAVED ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER VESTA CASE 1897
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork pattern, Foliate engraving, Hinged lid, Striking surface

This Victorian sterling silver vesta case is a high quality English piece hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 by maker Deakin & Francis Ltd. The solid silver object displays a polished silver finish with elaborate foliate scroll engraving covering the surface, alongside the engraved name SARAH clearly inscribed on the front. Visible details include a hinged lid with a side suspension loop and a neatly formed matchsafe body free of major dents or splits. It measures 5 cm tall by 4 cm wide and weighs 26 grams. In a contemporary home, this pocket vesta case serves as a decorative collectible displayed on a dressing table, desk, or inside a cabinet, or functions as a compact historical accessory for small keepsakes.

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A vesta case, commonly referred to as a match safe in North America, was created in the mid-19th century to carry friction matches safely in a pocket or attached to a watch chain. These cases prevented accidental ignition and protected matches from moisture until safety matches became ubiquitous.

Vesta cases were produced in various metals, with sterling silver, nickel silver, brass, and gold being the most common. Premium silver examples were often hallmarked and decorated with hand engraving, repousse work, or guilloche enamel.

Authentic British sterling silver vesta cases carry official hallmarking, including the lion passant mark, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a makers mark. Genuine period pieces also feature a ribbed or grooved striking surface along the bottom or side edge.

Small silver collectibles like vesta cases are best displayed in a glass-topped vitrine, arranged on a desk tray alongside period stationery, or grouped with other silver dress accessories on a sideboard top.

Clean sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth specifically designed for precious metals to remove light tarnish. Avoid dipping small mechanical or hinged silver items into liquid chemical cleaners, as residue can lodge inside hinges and accelerate corrosion.
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