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ANTIQUE #SA815064

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

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

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
 
 
 
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Antique SA815064 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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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