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An Unusual Early George V Silver Kidney Shaped Vesta
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An Unusual Early George V Silver Kidney Shaped Vesta

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 March 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A rare and desirable collector's piece. An unusual silver vesta in the shape of a kidney bean and hallmarked at the Birmingham Office. This lovely piece has acanthus engraved pattern to front and back and a shield shaped cartouche with script initials and 1912 engraved. The striker is to the base and the vesta fully hallmarked and gilded inside. A wonderful gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits and a strong hinge. There is a small bruise to the topof the lid, commensurate with age and use.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Maker :- W H Haseler Ltd.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 5 cms.

Width :- 3.5 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163124
Dealers Internal Reference
K1674
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Description
A rare and desirable collector's piece. An unusual silver vesta in the shape of a kidney bean and hallmarked at the Birmingham Office.
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This lovely piece has acanthus engraved pattern to front and back and a shield shaped cartouche with script initials and 1912 engraved.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The striker is to the base and the vesta fully hallmarked and gilded inside. A wonderful gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop.
fig 1. An Unusual Early George V Silver Kidney Shaped Vesta

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits and a strong hinge. There is a small bruise to the topof the lid, commensurate with age and use.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Maker :- W H Haseler Ltd.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 5 cms.

Width :- 3.5 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163124
Dealers Internal Ref
K1674
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Unusual Early George V Silver Kidney Shaped Vesta

Archive II An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop. View II
Archive III An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop. View III
Archive IV An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop. View IV
Archive V An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop. View V
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop.
An unusual early George V silver kidney shaped vesta
Ref: SA1163124
An ornate silver kidney-shaped vesta case featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, a central blank shield, and a suspension loop.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / George V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll engraving, Shield cartouche, Suspension loop, Kidney contour
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Vesta cases, or matchsafes, were developed in the mid-19th century to safely carry newly invented friction matches in pockets without accidental ignition.

They were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, brass, or base metals, often featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, repousse, or inlaid enamel.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmarks including the makers mark, standard mark, assay office stamp, and date letter indicating the year of manufacture.

These small silver items make excellent display pieces when arranged in small groupings on a decorative tray, inside a glass display case, or on a bookshelf.

Maintain silver items by cleaning them gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth to prevent the accumulation of tarnish without wearing down crisp engravings.
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