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ANTIQUE #SA509203

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case Chester 1901

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

An exquisite Edwardian, solid silver vesta case, beautifully engraved with a very attractive scrolling leaf pattern to both the front and back, with a lovely shield shaped vacant cartouche in the centre. Hinged on one side the lid opens and closes perfectly and there is a good fastening loop to the top. The case has clear hallmarks visible on the inside lip of the Vesta for Chester Assay Office, with a date mark for 1901 and the lion passant indicating sterling silver, along with the silversmith''s maker''s mark for Charles Lyster & Son. There are also part hallmarks on the outside of the lid.
 
  
 
Condition: This vesta case is in very good antique condition commensurate with age.
 
    
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Chester 1901 by Charles Lyster & Son.
 
 
 
Measurements: Height; 4.3 cm including loop. Width: 3.1 cm approx.
 
Weight: 15.8 grams approx
 
 
 
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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