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A Rare Edwardian Silver Vesta/sealing Wax Combo
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A Rare Edwardian Silver Vesta/sealing Wax Combo

1900 - 1920
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A rare silver vesta and sealing wax combination from the elegant Edwardian era. This unusual piece is of elongated rectangular form, with a hinged lid containing the striker at one end. At the other end is an aperture containing the sealing wax column, with space for a removable pin to facilitate moving the wax stick down for use. The inside of the vesta compartment is gilded. A wonderful, interesting piece of silver desk ware and a great collector's item.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£26.00 outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. There are a couple of pinprick dimples, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Readable and clear.

Maker :- Sydney & Co.

Date :- Birmingham 1904.

Height :- 6.4 cms.

Width :- 1.4 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1212505
Dealers Internal Reference
13585
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A rare silver vesta and sealing wax combination from the elegant Edwardian era.
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This unusual piece is of elongated rectangular form, with a hinged lid containing the striker at one end.
Jeff Sims Antiques

At the other end is an aperture containing the sealing wax column, with space for a removable pin to facilitate moving the wax stick down for use. The inside of the vesta compartment is gilded. A wonderful, interesting piece of silver desk ware and a great collector's item.

fig 1. An Edwardian silver rectangular sleeve housing a stick of red sealing wax.
fig 1. A Rare Edwardian Silver Vesta/sealing Wax Combo

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£26.00 outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. There are a couple of pinprick dimples, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Readable and clear.

Maker :- Sydney & Co.

Date :- Birmingham 1904.

Height :- 6.4 cms.

Width :- 1.4 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212505
Dealers Internal Ref
13585
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An Edwardian silver rectangular sleeve housing a stick of red sealing wax.
A rare Edwardian silver vesta/sealing wax combo
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An Edwardian silver rectangular sleeve housing a stick of red sealing wax.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Sealing Wax
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSliding mechanism, Suspension ring, Rectangular casing
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian silver vesta and sealing wax combination object originates from Birmingham 1904 by maker Sydney & Co. The elongated rectangular sleeve is formed from silver with a polished finish and houses a bright orange stick of red sealing wax at one end, featuring raised embossed lettering and a tiny metal pin mechanism on the side. The other end includes a hinged lid holding a black striker insert, complemented by subtle surface wear including minor pinprick dimples. Measuring 6.4 cm high by 1.4 cm wide and 1 cm deep, this gentleman's library accessory sits neatly upon an office desk. Collectors place small desk ware items like this within a study or home office setting to hold traditional correspondence tools or display as cabinet curiosities.

FAQs

A vesta case is a small portable container produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to hold friction matches, often crafted from sterling silver and occasionally incorporating writing implements or sealing wax holders.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel, or brass, and were frequently fitted with mechanical steel springs, strike plates, and internal compartments for wax sticks.

Authentic British silver from the Edwardian era features distinct hallmark stamps indicating the maker mark, silver purity mark, assay office mark, and date letter corresponding to the period between 1901 and 1910.

Small antique metal accessories can be displayed on a dark wood desk, arranged inside a glass cabinet, or styled alongside leather-bound books and vintage stationery on a study bookshelf.

Silver casing should be gently wiped with a soft silver-polishing cloth to manage oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical dips that may damage original wax inserts or fine mechanisms.
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