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ANTIQUE #SA771162

Fine Large Oblong Silver Vesta Case Hallmarked Birmingham 1925

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

A beautifully engraved , solid silver vesta case, unusually oblong in shape. Engraved with swirling leafy patterns to both the front and the back, the front bears an empty shield shaped cartouche. Hinged on one side the lid opens and closes to reveal clear hallmarks visible on the inside lip for the Birmingham Assay Office, with a date mark for 1925 and the Lion Passant indicating sterling silver, along with the makers mark: John Rose. There is a good fastening loop to one side.
 
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Condition: This vesta is lovely to hold in the hand, being nicely shaped. It is in lovely condition however, when the lid closes it does not snap shut firmly until it is given a tiny push.
 
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Hallmarks: Birmingham 1925 by John Rose.
 
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Measurements:
 
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Height: 4.7 cm approx.
 
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Width: 6.2 cm not including loop
 
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Weight: 43 grams approx.
 
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Weights and measurements are approximate.
 
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NJLJ23-07
 
 
 
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Antique SA771162 shown on this page was made in 1930. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1930
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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