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ANTIQUE #SA667083

Large Edwardian Silver Vesta Case Birmingham 1903

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

A large solid silver Vesta Case, great proportions (larger then the regular size (5.6 cm x 5.6 cm approx). This Vesta is in lovely antique condition and is beautifully engraved with swirling leaf design. There is an unusually shaped empty cartouch in the centre The lid is hinged on the right hand side and opens and closes perfectly. When opened the gilded interior is revealed , along with the hallmarks that are clearly visible on the inside lip for the Birmingham Assay office with a date mark for 1903 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. The maker''s mark is also clear for the silver maker: W J Rodgers.
 
 
 
Wonderfully shaped design and in lovely antique collector''s condition.
 
 
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Birmingham 1903 by W J Rodgers
 
 
 
Measurements:
 
Height: 5.6 cm approx.
 
Width: 5.6 cm approx.
 
Depth: 1.2 cm approx.
 
Weight: 31.6 grams
 
 
 
 
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Antique SA667083 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian 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