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ANTIQUE #SA795610

Oblong Silver 'heart' Vesta Chester 1913

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

A beautifully engraved , solid silver vesta case, unusually oblong in shape. Engraved with swirling patterns to both the front and the back, the front bears a vacant heart shaped cartouche. Hinged on one side the lid opens and closes to reveal clear hallmarks visible on the inside lip for the Chester Assay Office, with a date mark for 1913 and the Lion Passant indicating sterling silver, along with the makers mark: W J Myatt & Co. There is a good fastening loop to one side.
 
 
 
A most attractive Vesta, nicely proportioned an exceptionally engraved to the silver.
 
 
 
Condition: This vesta is lovely to hold in the hand, being nicely shaped. It is in lovely condition. (Some very light surface scratching to the empty cartouch commensurate with age and mentioned for accuracy only.)
 
 
 
Hallmarks and maker''s marks: Chester 1913 by W.J.Myatt & Co
 
 
 
Measurements: Height: 4.6cm Width: 5.5cm not including loop.
 
Weight: 27.8 grams
 
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Antique SA795610 shown on this page was made in 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1910
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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