Unusual Ribbed Silver Vesta Birmingham 1893

A superb and very stylish VIctorian solid silver Vesta case with a wonderful and unusual finish to both the front and back, being an unusual ribbed design. There is loop to the top of the lid for attachment to a fob or chatalaine. When opened clear hallmarks are visible on the inside lip of the Vesta for the Birmingham Assay Office, with a date mark for 1893 and the Lion Passant indicating sterling silver, along with the silversmith's maker's mark for Mitchell Bosley & Co The interior has a gilt finish and the lid closes with a nice firm click.

This Vesta is very tactile and feels nice to hold in the hand and is a good heavy gauge silver.

Definitely a collector's item due to the wonderful unusual design to the silver and the lovely collector's antique condition. Finest quality associated with a fine maker - the craftmanship is evident!

 

Condition: This Vesta case is in great antique condition.

 

Hallmarks and maker's marks: Birmingham 1893 by Mitchell Bosley & Co.

 

Measurements:

Height: 4.9 cm approx.

Width: 3.2 cm approx.

Depth: 1.2 cm approx.

Weight: 19.2 grams approx.

  

 

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