Unusual Victorian Silver Vesta Case by Thomas Johnson II

Name: Unusual Victorian Silver Vesta Case by Thomas Johnson II
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA815913
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

An unusual Victorian solid silver vesta case with an inner case to hold matches which swings open and neatly fits back in. The outer case is plain silver and there is a striker to the base. At the top there is a large fastening loop for attachment so it could be added to a pocket watch chain.

Hallmarks for the London Assay Office are clearly visible with a date mark for 1884 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. The maker's mark for the esteemed and very collectable maker is also visible: Thomas Johnson II .

A very collectable and unusual silver Vesta Case by a eminent maker!

Condition: In great antique condition - opens and closes well. Some very fine scratching

Hallmarks and Maker's Marks: Thomas Johnson II London 1884

Measurements:

Height: 3.5 cm (not including loop). Width: 1.8 cm Depth: 7 mm

Weight: 16.7 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.5cm (1.38")

Width

1.8cm (0.71")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA815913

Dealers Internal Reference

NJL33205

Dealers Notes

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Description

An unusual Victorian solid silver vesta case with an inner case to hold matches which swings open and neatly fits back in. The outer case is plain silver and there is a striker to the base.

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At the top there is a large fastening loop for attachment so it could be added to a pocket watch chain.

Woodbridge Antiques

fig 1. UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE BY THOMAS JOHNSON II — fig 1. Unusual Victorian Silver Vesta Case by Thomas Johnson II

Hallmarks for the London Assay Office are clearly visible with a date mark for 1884 and Lion Passant indicating sterling silver. The maker's mark for the esteemed and very collectable maker is also visible: Thomas Johnson II .