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ANTIQUE #SA647330

Exquisite 'heart' Silver Vesta Case Birmingham 1912

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

An exquisite solid silver vesta case, exceptional engraving with a very attractive scrolling pattern to both the front and back, and a lovely heart shaped vacant cartouche in the centre. Hinged on one side the lid opens and closes perfectly and there is a good fastening loop on one side. The case has clear hallmarks visible on the inside lip of the Vesta for Birmingham Assay Office, with a date mark for 1912 and the Lion Passant indicating sterling silver, along with the silversmith''s maker''s mark: William J Holmes
 
  
 
Very lovely design and in great antique collector''s condition.
 
  
 
  
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Birmingham 1912 by William J Holmes
 
 
 
Measurements:
 
4.2 cm x 3.7 cm (inc. loop) x 8.7 mm approx.
 
Weight: 18.9 grams approx.
 
 
 
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Antique SA647330 shown on this page was made in 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1920
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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