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ANTIQUE #SA644827

Fine Victorian Petite Silver Vesta Case Chester 1895

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

A beautifully engraved solid silver Vesta case. Unusual size, this vesta case is petite and measures 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm. The decoration is a lovely swirling pattern to both the front and the back with a circular empty cartouch in the centre on the front of the case. Hinged on one side the Vesta opens and closes perfectly and when opened reveals a lovely gilt finish to the interior. The hallmarks can also be seen on the lip under the lid for the Chester Assay Office with a date mark for 1895 and Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver, along with the silvermaker''s mark for William Neale.
 
 
 
Unusual Vesta in lovely antique collector''s condition.
 
 
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Chester 1895 by William Neale
 
 
 
Measurements:
 
3.5 cm x 2.5 cm
 
Weight: 13.2 grams approx.
 
 
 
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Antique SA644827 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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Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD