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Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann
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Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann

1900 - 1920
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Description

A very smart antique English table vesta beautifully executed from white Onyx inlaid with Lapis Lazuli.

The fittings are made from silver-gilt (gold on sterling silver) by the top notch London silversmith, George Betjemann, fully hallmarked for London 1913.

A stunning box in excellent condition measuring 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 2".

Item ID: 41197

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Onyx Table Vesta Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA653032
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41197
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FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England

Description
A very smart antique English table vesta beautifully executed from white Onyx inlaid with Lapis Lazuli.
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The fittings are made from silver-gilt (gold on sterling silver) by the top notch London silversmith, George Betjemann, fully hallmarked for London 1913.
Puckerings

A stunning box in excellent condition measuring 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 2".

Item ID: 41197

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Onyx Table Vesta Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA653032
Dealers Internal Ref
41197
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A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp.
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Archive I A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp.

Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann

Archive II A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View II
Archive III A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View V
Archive VI A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View VI
Archive VII A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View VII
Archive VIII A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View VIII
Archive IX A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View IX
Archive X A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View X
Archive XI A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View XI
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Archive XIII A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp. View XIII
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A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp.
Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann
Ref: SA653032
A small rectangular white onyx table box featuring inlaid blue lapis lazuli horizontal stripes and a gilded metal rim clasp.
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A table vesta case is a decorative box or container designed to sit on a tabletop or desk to store friction matches, historically known as vestas. Popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these items often featured integrated strikers or heavy gemstone bases to ensure stability during use.

High-end vesta cases were constructed using durable decorative stones such as onyx, marble, and agate, often accented with precious metal mounts like sterling silver or silver gilt. Inlays made from semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli or mother-of-pearl were frequently added for visual contrast.

Authentic examples typically feature hallmarked silver or makers marks along the metal mounts or interior rims. Hand-carved stone joins, precision-engineered hinges, and natural veining in the stone distinguish period pieces from modern reproductions.

Place the piece on an office desk, coffee table, or mantelpiece alongside brass accoutrements or leather-bound books. Its compact dimensions make it an ideal accent on a tray or bookshelf in a study or library setting.

Clean the stone surfaces gently with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or chemical polishes that could damage the onyx or lapis lazuli. Metal mounts should be buffed lightly with a specialised polishing cloth to preserve any gilded layers without stripping oxidisation.
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