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Antique Solid Silver Novelty Vesta Case
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Antique Solid Silver Novelty Vesta Case

19th century
Description

A lovely example of Victorian whimsy: a solid sterling silver vesta case in the form of a swaddled baby, complete with rattle!

It is hallmarked for London 1892 with the mark of the importer Thomas Glaser. The details are lovely - there is the rattle, a frill around the top of the cap and a bow on the back. The baby has a couple of dents on the back of the head. The match striker is on the base and the hinge closes with a satisfying click.

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Width: 2.5cm

Depth: 1.5cm

Weight: 40g

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Novelty Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA606427
Dealers Internal Reference
C481
Description
A lovely example of Victorian whimsy: a solid sterling silver vesta case in the form of a swaddled baby, complete with rattle!

It is hallmarked for London 1892 with the mark of the importer Thomas Glaser.

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The details are lovely - there is the rattle, a frill around the top of the cap and a bow on the back.
The Silver Cabinet

The baby has a couple of dents on the back of the head. The match striker is on the base and the hinge closes with a satisfying click.

fig 1. An antique solid silver novelty vesta case cast in the form of a swaddled figure with visible hallmarks stamped near the base.
fig 1. Antique Solid Silver Novelty Vesta Case

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Width: 2.5cm

Depth: 1.5cm

Weight: 40g

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Novelty Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA606427
Dealers Internal Ref
C481
The Silver Cabinet
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An antique solid silver novelty vesta case cast in the form of a swaddled figure with visible hallmarks stamped near the base.
Antique Solid Silver Novelty Vesta Case
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An antique solid silver novelty vesta case cast in the form of a swaddled figure with visible hallmarks stamped near the base.
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FAQs

A vesta case, or match safe, was designed during the nineteenth century to store friction matches, known as vestas, keeping them dry and preventing accidental ignition. These portable containers were carried in pockets or attached to watch chains before the widespread availability of modern lighters.

Vesta cases were produced in a wide variety of materials, with solid sterling silver, nickel silver, brass, and electroplated silver being the most common. Premium novelty examples were often cast in sterling silver with detailed repousse or engraved finishes.

Authentic silver vesta cases feature official assay hallmarks indicating the silver purity, makers mark, town mark, and date letter. Additionally, genuine nineteenth-century pieces display period-appropriate wear along high points, functional hinges, and integrated match-striking surfaces on the base or rim.

Small silver pocket accessories can be displayed on a tray upon a coffee table, integrated into a curated bookshelf arrangement, or styled atop an office desk alongside vintage stationery. Their compact scale makes them ideal accents for glass display domes or shadow boxes.

Maintain solid silver by wiping gently with a soft microfibre cloth and using a specialized silver polishing paste when necessary to remove tarnish. Avoid submerging items with internal iron spring mechanisms in water to prevent corrosion.
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