Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The Aesthetic Movement, a precursor to the Arts and Crafts Movement was a decorative art style c1870-1900. Regarding this style contextually to silver, the designs were strongly influenced by Japanese themes of nature and wildlife with silverware being hand engraved with fine, minimalistic lines portraying birds, leaves and flowers.
The vesta case is hand engraved with motifs of birds, fans and floral blossoms.
The top lid closes shut well with a tight closure and opening.
A full set of English hallmarks are present on the side of the vesta case.
SIZE
Size (mm) L:40mm W:30mm
Size (inches) L:1.57 W:1.18
Weight: 18grams (0.6oz)
CONDITION
Good Condition - The vesta is in good antique condition with no major or issues. Some slight wear and very minor dings are present as expected with age, however, nothing of any major degree is present. Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.
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Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Antique Victorian English Solid Silver Vesta Case with Aesthetic Style Engravings - Sampson Mordan & Co 1889
