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Edwardian Silver Vesta Case, William Adams, Birmingham 1905
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Edwardian Silver Vesta Case, William Adams, Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
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A charming Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1905 by William Adams.

The front is finely hand-engraved with flowing acanthus scrolls surrounding a blank shield-shaped cartouche, ready to be personalised with initials or a dedication. The reverse is engraved all over with a continuous foliate design, which carries on across the lid. Both faces are framed by a fine hand-engraved border of tiny serrated notches. The case has a hinged lid, a ridged striker base and a suspension ring for a watch chain or fob.

The engraving is crisp and the proportions are pleasing. It would make a lovely addition to a collection of Edwardian silver, or a thoughtful gift.

Hallmarks for William Adams maker W.A, Birmingham anchor, lion passant and date letter f for 1905, struck on the top rim of the case.

Good condition for its age and use showing a couple of dings and dents. The lid closes firmly.

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

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A charming Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1905 by William Adams.
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The front is finely hand-engraved with flowing acanthus scrolls surrounding a blank shield-shaped cartouche, ready to be personalised with initials or a dedication.
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The reverse is engraved all over with a continuous foliate design, which carries on across the lid. Both faces are framed by a fine hand-engraved border of tiny serrated notches. The case has a hinged lid, a ridged striker base and a suspension ring for a watch chain or fob.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case decorated with floral scroll engraving, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side attachment ring.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Vesta Case, William Adams, Birmingham 1905

The engraving is crisp and the proportions are pleasing. It would make a lovely addition to a collection of Edwardian silver, or a thoughtful gift.

Hallmarks for William Adams maker W.A, Birmingham anchor, lion passant and date letter f for 1905, struck on the top rim of the case.

Good condition for its age and use showing a couple of dings and dents. The lid closes firmly.

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243396
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case decorated with floral scroll engraving, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side attachment ring.

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case, William Adams, Birmingham 1905

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case decorated with floral scroll engraving, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side attachment ring. View II
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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case decorated with floral scroll engraving, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side attachment ring.
Edwardian Silver Vesta Case, William Adams, Birmingham 1905
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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case decorated with floral scroll engraving, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side attachment ring.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll engraving, Vacant cartouche, Side suspension ring, Ribbed striker base

This Edwardian sterling silver vesta case dates from 1905 and bears hallmarks for the maker William Adams of Birmingham. The piece exhibits a bright silver finish with extensive hand-engraved scrolling foliate decoration, a central vacant shield-shaped cartouche on the front, and a serrated border along the edges. Additional hardware includes a hinged lid, a ribbed striker base along the bottom edge, and a suspension ring attached to the side for a watch chain. A couple of dings and dents are visible on the metal surface. Suitable for placement on an office desk, this compact accessory functions as a decorative container for matches or small trinkets within a study or gentleman's library. It also serves as a display piece for a collection of antique silver objects or functions as a practical pocket accessory.

A vesta case is a small portable container produced during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to store friction matches, known as vestas, preventing moisture damage and accidental ignition.

Vesta cases were commonly crafted from sterling silver, nickel silver, brass, or vulcanite, often featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, engine turning, or enamel decoration alongside an integrated base striker.

Authentic British sterling silver examples display official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for silver purity, an assay town mark, a date letter, and a registered makers mark.

These small decorative objects can be presented on an office desk tray, arranged within a shallow shadow box frame, grouped on a library shelf, or displayed inside a glass curio cabinet.

Lightly buff the metal surface using a clean, soft silver-polishing cloth, avoiding abrasive compounds or chemical liquid dips that remove natural oxidisation from recessed engraved details.
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