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Victorian Silver Vesta Case with Ribbed Design Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Joseph Whitten
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Victorian Silver Vesta Case with Ribbed Design Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Joseph Whitten

19th century
Description

A superior, Victorian, solid silver vesta case, in a very unusual design. Both the front and back are smartly decorated with a very stylish ribbed design. The lid is hinged to one side the opens and closes firmly with a nice snap. Hallmarks are clearly visible on the inside lip of the Vesta case for the Birmingham Assay office with a date mark for 1890 and maker's marks for the silversmith Joseph Whitten. The Lion Passant is also visible indicating the finest sterling silver.

 

This vesta case feels good solid, is a heavy gauge of silver and feels nice to hold in the hand. A rare item in this design!

 

Condition: In great antique collector's condition.

 

Hallmarks: Birmingham 1890 by Joseph Whitten

 

Measurements:

Height: 5.4 cm Width: 3.6 cm Depth: 1.4cm

Weight: 28.2 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

 

NJL33158

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.4cm (2.13")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
Depth
1.4cm (0.55")
Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA815064
Dealers Internal Reference
NJL33158
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Description
A superior, Victorian, solid silver vesta case, in a very unusual design. Both the front and back are smartly decorated with a very stylish ribbed design. The lid is hinged to one side the opens and closes firmly with a nice snap.
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Hallmarks are clearly visible on the inside lip of the Vesta case for the Birmingham Assay office with a date mark for 1890 and maker's marks for the silversmith Joseph Whitten.
Woodbridge Antiques

The Lion Passant is also visible indicating the finest sterling silver.

fig 1. VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE WITH RIBBED DESIGN HALLMARKED BIRMINGHAM 1890 JOSEPH WHITTEN
fig 1. Victorian Silver Vesta Case with Ribbed Design Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Joseph Whitten

 

This vesta case feels good solid, is a heavy gauge of silver and feels nice to hold in the hand. A rare item in this design!

 

Condition: In great antique collector's condition.

 

Hallmarks: Birmingham 1890 by Joseph Whitten

 

Measurements:

Height: 5.4 cm Width: 3.6 cm Depth: 1.4cm

Weight: 28.2 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

 

NJL33158

Height
5.4cm (2.13")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
Depth
1.4cm (0.55")
Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA815064
Dealers Internal Ref
NJL33158
Woodbridge Antiques
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