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ANTIQUE #SA307635

An Unusual Solid Silver Ovoid Vesta Case. Birmingham 1905

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

An unusual solid silver ovoid vesta case. Assayed in Birmingham in 1905, this lovely item bears the makers mark of William J Holmes.
 
Beautifully presented in excellent condition, the sides have been ornately engraved and feature a vacant cartouche on one side. The lid opens perfectly and closes with a reassuring ‘click’. The bottom of the case is ribbed to allow easy striking of the matches this case was designed to hold.
 
Weighing approximately 15g and standing 3.5cm high x 2.7cm wide this would make a fabulous gift for someone who appreciates vesta cases or maybe to add to your own silver collection?
 
Weight: 15g
 
Hallmarks: Birmingham 1905
 
Measurements: 3.5cm high x 2.7cm wide
 
Condition: Excellent
 
The Displayed Price includes packaging and postage using a signed for service to a UK address.
 
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Antique SA307635 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD