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Art Nouveau Silver Vesta Case
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Art Nouveau Silver Vesta Case

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine quality Edwardian silver vesta case with Art Nouveau flower design decoration, hallmarked London 1902. The oblong case with rounded edges and corners, hanging loop set to the side and match striker to the base. Both sides of the case decorated with embossed flower and bud design in the Art Nouveau style. The hinged snap top opening to reveal a clean gilt lined interior. Bears the makers mark for London silversmiths Benner Frederick & Co along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Silver Vesta to the Edwardian era.

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SA1239113
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44211
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Description
A fine quality Edwardian silver vesta case with Art Nouveau flower design decoration, hallmarked London 1902.
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The oblong case with rounded edges and corners, hanging loop set to the side and match striker to the base.
Sturmans Antiques

Both sides of the case decorated with embossed flower and bud design in the Art Nouveau style. The hinged snap top opening to reveal a clean gilt lined interior. Bears the makers mark for London silversmiths Benner Frederick & Co along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Silver Vesta to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239113
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44211
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case featuring embossed floral motifs and whiplash scroll decoration with visible British hallmarks and a side suspension ring.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case featuring embossed floral motifs and whiplash scroll decoration with visible British hallmarks and a side suspension ring.

Art Nouveau Silver Vesta Case

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An Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case featuring embossed floral motifs and whiplash scroll decoration with visible British hallmarks and a side suspension ring.
Art Nouveau Silver Vesta Case
Ref: SA1239113
An Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case featuring embossed floral motifs and whiplash scroll decoration with visible British hallmarks and a side suspension ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWhiplash curves, Floral relief, Suspension ring, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case designed in the Art Nouveau style exhibits an oblong shape with rounded edges and corners. The exterior decoration includes embossed floral and bud motifs complemented by sweeping whiplash curves, alongside a match striker positioned at the base and a suspension ring set to the side. The hinged snap top opens to reveal a gilt lined interior. Visible details on the surface comprise British hallmark stamps and a maker mark. The object measures 4.5 cm high, 3 cm wide, 0.5 cm deep. Positioned on an office desk or within a gentleman library setting, this piece serves as a decorative desk accessory or a small collectible container. The silver colour and detailed relief work provide a distinct period aesthetic suitable for display among tabletop items or within personal storage arrangements.

FAQs

A vesta case, also known as a match safe, is a portable container designed to keep friction matches dry and prevent accidental ignition, popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Art Nouveau examples feature signature organic forms, whiplash curves, and botanical relief decoration.

Most vesta cases from the late Victorian and Edwardian eras were crafted from sterling silver, nickel silver, or gold plate, featuring hinged lids, internal spring mechanisms, and integrated match-striking surfaces on the base.

Authentic silver pieces typically bear official hallmarks indicating the silver purity standard, assay office, date letter, and makers mark, along with period repousse or chased decoration and hand-finished match strikers.

These small decorative objects can be showcased in a glass display cabinet, arranged on a desk tray alongside leather-bound accessories, or mounted in framed shadow boxes as part of a curated wall display.

Clean gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove oxidisation, avoiding abrasive compounds that could wear down delicate embossed details or clear hallmarks.
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