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ANTIQUE #SA538034

Edwardian Vesta Case Chester 1905

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

An exquisite Edwardian, solid silver vesta case, beautifully engraved with a very attractive 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 1905 and the lion passant indicating sterling silver, along with the silversmith''s maker''s mark for J & R Griffin (Joseph and Richard Griffin) There are also partial hallmarks on the outside of the lid. Lovely proportions and rectangular in shape.
 
   
 
Condition: This vesta case is great antique condition commensurate with age.
 
 
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Chester 1905 by R & J Griffin.
 
 
 
Measurements:
 
Height: 4.2 cm approx including loop
 
Width: 2.9 cm approx
 
Depth: 9mm approx.
 
Weight: 17.2 grams approx.
 
 
 
 
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Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD