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A Victorian Silver & Enamel Vesta Case with Pug Portrait
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A Victorian Silver & Enamel Vesta Case with Pug Portrait

19th century
Sold 30 April 2025 · Branching Out Antiques
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Description

A charming original Victorian silver Vesta case, the front enamelled with the portrait of a pug dog.

Fully hallmarked for London 1884 by George Heath.

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Silver and Enamel Vesta to the 1880s.

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5cm (1.97")
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Description
A charming original Victorian silver Vesta case, the front enamelled with the portrait of a pug dog.

Fully hallmarked for London 1884 by George Heath.

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Silver and Enamel Vesta to the 1880s.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA922484
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Decorative & country house antiques, including art and taxidermy

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Archive I An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Victorian Silver & Enamel Vesta Case with Pug Portrait

Archive II An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel. View II
Archive III An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel. View III
Archive IV An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel. View IV
Archive V An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel. View V
Archive VI An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel. View VI
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An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel.
A VICTORIAN SILVER & ENAMEL VESTA CASE WITH PUG PORTRAIT
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An open silver vesta case featuring a hand-painted enamel portrait of a pug on the front panel.
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  • ObjectPocket Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Hand-painted enamel portrait, Integrated match strike
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in)

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Vesta cases were introduced in the mid-19th century as portable, safe containers for holding wax matches, known as vestas, which were essential for lighting pipes, cigars, and gas lamps before the widespread availability of safety matches.

These cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often featuring detailed hallmarks indicating the assay office and date. The decorative panels typically utilised vitreous enamel or painted miniatures applied to a metal base.

Authentic pieces bear crisp British hallmarks stamped onto the metal rim or lid, indicating the makers mark, standard, assay office, and date letter. Additionally, hand-painted enamel work exhibits fine brushwork and slight imperfections absent in modern printed transfers.

Small accessories like vesta cases are frequently displayed within glass-topped coffee table vitrines, on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes, or styled atop a mantelpiece as part of a curated collection of curiosities.

Sterling silver requires occasional gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive polish to remove tarnish, taking care to avoid contact with painted enamel surfaces. Enamel should be cleaned strictly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent scratching or moisture damage.
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