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Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case Robert Pringle Birmingham 1929
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Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case Robert Pringle Birmingham 1929

1900 - 1920
Description

A very good quality George V Silver Matchbook Holder Vesta case hallmarked for Birmingham 1929 by ROBERT PRINGLE.

Engine turned to the cover and base, inside a slot to insert your matchbook.

Measuring 6 cm x 4.5 cm and weighs 30.8 grams.

Condition is very good, hallmarks clear, shuts well, engine turning crisp, slight signs of wear commensurate of age and use. Initials to cartouche.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Vesta Matchbook Case to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09504139
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 97 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Birmingham hallmarks with date letter E: struck in 1929.
Maker's mark RP: Robert Pringle and Sons.
Engine-turned banded decoration: geometric linear pattern cut into the silver.
Gilt interior with matching part marks: original wash showing gentle rubbing.
Engraved script lettering within the front reserve: personal contemporary initials.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Description
A very good quality George V Silver Matchbook Holder Vesta case hallmarked for Birmingham 1929 by ROBERT PRINGLE.

Engine turned to the cover and base, inside a slot to insert your matchbook.

Measuring 6 cm x 4.5 cm and weighs 30.8 grams.

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Condition is very good, hallmarks clear, shuts well, engine turning crisp, slight signs of wear commensurate of age and use.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

Initials to cartouche.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Vesta Matchbook Case to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09504139
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 97 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Birmingham hallmarks with date letter E: struck in 1929.
Maker's mark RP: Robert Pringle and Sons.
Engine-turned banded decoration: geometric linear pattern cut into the silver.
Gilt interior with matching part marks: original wash showing gentle rubbing.
Engraved script lettering within the front reserve: personal contemporary initials.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214877
Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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Archive I Rectangular sterling silver matchbook case featuring engine-turned geometric linear pattern and a central monogrammed cartouche.

Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case Robert Pringle Birmingham 1929

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Rectangular sterling silver matchbook case featuring engine-turned geometric linear pattern and a central monogrammed cartouche.
Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case ROBERT PRINGLE Birmingham 1929
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Rectangular sterling silver matchbook case featuring engine-turned geometric linear pattern and a central monogrammed cartouche.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned engraving, Rectangular cartouche, Linear geometry, Hinged body

This George V sterling silver matchbook box vesta case comes from the 1920 Art Deco period, rendered in a bright silver colour with a polished metallic finish. The rectangular hinged body exhibits crisp engine-turned engraving across the cover and base, incorporating linear geometry and a rectangular cartouche monogrammed with initials on the lid. The hardware includes a functional hinge and a small side-release clasp, while the interior reveals a slot designed to hold a matchbook. Practical dimensions measure 6 cm by 4.5 cm with a weight of 30.8 grams. Today, this gentleman's library accessory suits placement on an office desk or study table as a small display piece or functional container. The compact portable item functions well as a decorative desk tidy accent for holding matches or small keepsakes. The sterling silver construction brings subtle period elegance to a desktop setup, complementing traditional or vintage interior schemes without cluttering the surface area.

FAQs

A vesta case or matchbook holder is a compact portable container designed to protect friction matches from dampness and accidental friction ignition during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Match cases were produced in base metals such as brass or nickel for utility, as well as sterling silver, gold, and guilloche enamel for high-end personal accessories.

Authentic British silver cases feature official hallmarks, including a lion passant for sterling silver purity, an assay office mark such as the Birmingham anchor, a date letter, and a silversmith maker mark.

Small silver pocket antiques are placed as decorative accents on office desks, styled on bookshelves alongside antique books, or displayed on brass or lacquered trays.

Clean periodically with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove oxidisation while preserving the detail of engine-turned engraving and avoiding moisture in the hinge mechanism.
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