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Antique Silver Novelty Table Vesta - Porter's Barrow
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Antique Silver Novelty Table Vesta - Porter's Barrow

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 February 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

These don't come along very often: a solid sterling silver table vesta box, styled as a Porter's barrow, complete with trunk.

It is clearly hallmarked on the base for London 1907 with the maker's mark of Peter Henderson Deere.

The trunk has gilding inside and the match striker is the shaft between the handles. Details of the retailer are inscribed along the outside of one handle (Woodruff & Horsefield, 3, Royal Arcade, London) and a registration number sits beside the hallmarks on the base, RD495482.

This is a rare and highly collectable piece of silver.

Dimensions:

Silver Weight: 152g

Length: 12.5cm

Width: 5.5cm

Height: 5.5cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Novelty Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1014329
Dealers Internal Reference
C728
Description
These don't come along very often: a solid sterling silver table vesta box, styled as a Porter's barrow, complete with trunk.

It is clearly hallmarked on the base for London 1907 with the maker's mark of Peter Henderson Deere.

The trunk has gilding inside and the match striker is the shaft between the handles.

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Details of the retailer are inscribed along the outside of one handle (Woodruff & Horsefield, 3, Royal Arcade, London) and a registration number sits beside the hallmarks on the base, RD495482.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. An antique silver novelty vesta case shaped in the form of a porters barrow, featuring a polished metallic surface and articulated handles.
fig 1. Antique Silver Novelty Table Vesta - Porter's Barrow

This is a rare and highly collectable piece of silver.

Dimensions:

Silver Weight: 152g

Length: 12.5cm

Width: 5.5cm

Height: 5.5cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Novelty Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1014329
Dealers Internal Ref
C728
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Archive I An antique silver novelty vesta case shaped in the form of a porters barrow, featuring a polished metallic surface and articulated handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Novelty Table Vesta - Porter's Barrow

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Archive III An antique silver novelty vesta case shaped in the form of a porters barrow, featuring a polished metallic surface and articulated handles. View III
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An antique silver novelty vesta case shaped in the form of a porters barrow, featuring a polished metallic surface and articulated handles.
Antique Silver Novelty Table Vesta - Porter's Barrow
Ref: SA1014329
An antique silver novelty vesta case shaped in the form of a porters barrow, featuring a polished metallic surface and articulated handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVesta Cases & Matchsafes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigurative barrow design, Textured handles, Striker plate
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A vesta case is a small pocket or table container designed to hold matches, which became popular in the 19th century. Novelty pieces were cast or shaped into whimsical, figurative forms such as animals, vehicles, and everyday objects to appeal to collectors.

While the majority of antique vestas are made from sterling silver, they were also frequently manufactured from brass, base metals with silver plating, and occasionally celluloid, ivory, or enamel.

Authentication relies heavily on identifying legitimate hallmarks, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating silver purity, a date letter, and a town mark. Additionally, examining the quality of the hinge, striker placement, and natural wear patterns helps confirm period authenticity.

These miniature collectables work well when displayed as focal points within curiosity cabinets, on bookshelf ledges, or as decorative objects on coffee tables, allowing their detailed craftsmanship to be appreciated up close.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialist non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish while preserving the original patina and hallmark details. Harsh chemical dips should be avoided, particularly on items with hinged mechanisms or textured finishes.
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