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ANTIQUE #SA651986

Victorian Silver Vesta Case Birmingham 1897

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

A charming solid silver vesta case, nicely engraved to the front and back with a very attractive leaf pattern. In the centre of the front is a most unusually shaped cartouch (see images). Hinged on one side the lid opens and closes perfectly and there is a good fastening loop on the top. The case has clear hallmarks visible on the inside lip of the Vesta for Birmingham Assay Office, with a date mark for 1897 and the Lion Passant indicating sterling silver, along with the silversmith''s maker''s mark: William M Hayes. The interior of the lid is a nice deep yellow gilt and partial hallmarks can be seen at the top.
 
    
 
Very nicely engraved and in great antique collector''s condition.
 
   
 
   
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Birmingham 1897 by William M Hayes
 
  
 
Measurements:
 
3.7 cm x 3 cm (inc. loop)
 
Weight: 19 grams approx.
 
 
 
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Antique SA651986 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