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A Rare Victorian Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta, Made in Birmingham in 1892
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Highland Antiques Ltd

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A Rare Victorian Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta, Made in Birmingham in 1892

19th century
Description

A rare Victorian antique silver and enamel vesta, made in Birmingham in 1892 by J. M. Banks. It has a full set of hallmarks on the back and three enamel flags on the front. The hinge snaps tightly shut and there is a striker on the base. It is in good used condition with no repairs. A very collectable item.

WEIGHT; 28 grams

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

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SA967763
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6377-022
Description
A rare Victorian antique silver and enamel vesta, made in Birmingham in 1892 by J. M. Banks. It has a full set of hallmarks on the back and three enamel flags on the front. The hinge snaps tightly shut and there is a striker on the base. It is in good used condition with no repairs. A very collectable item.
fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver vesta case decorated with an enamelled nautical signal flag design on the front.
fig 1. A Rare Victorian Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta, Made in Birmingham in 1892

WEIGHT; 28 grams

FREE DELIVERY IN UK, QUOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL

Payment by PayPal, bank transfer or card payment on the telephone.

Returns within 14 days of purchase allowed but all postage and insurance to be paid by purchaser.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA967763
Dealers Internal Ref
6377-022
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver vesta case decorated with an enamelled nautical signal flag design on the front.

A rare Victorian antique silver and enamel vesta, made in Birmingham in 1892

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A Victorian sterling silver vesta case decorated with an enamelled nautical signal flag design on the front.
A rare Victorian antique silver and enamel vesta, made in Birmingham in 1892
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A Victorian sterling silver vesta case decorated with an enamelled nautical signal flag design on the front.
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A vesta case is a compact, portable container created during the nineteenth century to store friction matches, known as vestas, keeping them dry and preventing accidental ignition.

These pocket containers were frequently crafted from sterling silver, nickel, or brass, often enhanced with enamel artwork, engraved scrollwork, or gold plating.

Authentic British silver items feature official hallmarks indicating the silver purity, assay office location, makers mark, and date letter denoting the year of manufacture.

Small silver objects can be displayed on a tray upon a desk, arranged inside glass specimen cabinets, or incorporated into decorative shelf vignettes.

Lightly buff the silver surface using a soft silver polishing cloth, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive creams that could damage delicate enamel work.
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