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ANTIQUE #SA618652

Stunning Unusual Silver Vesta Case Chester 1886

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

A wonderfully decorative, Victorian, solid silver Vesta case. The case is decorated with the very finest repousse work featuring scrolls and flowers, where attention to the smallest detail is evident. The lid opens nicely to reveal the hallmarks for the Chester Assay Office with a date mark for 1886 and Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver. Maker''s marks are also visible for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
 
This is a stunning and unusual Vesta. The quality of the silversmith''s work is apparent!
 
 
 
Condiiton: In great antique condition.
 
 
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Chester 1886 by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
 
 
 
Measurements:
 
Height: 5.8 cm approx.
 
Width: 4 cm approx.
 
Depth: 1.3 cm approx.
 
Weight: 24 grams approx.
 
 
 
 
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HOW TO PURCHASE
 
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Antique SA618652 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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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