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Antique Sterling Silver Shaped Vesta 1915
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Antique Sterling Silver Shaped Vesta 1915

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique George V sterling silver shaped vesta case measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cms) across long and hallmarked for Birmingham 1915 with the silversmiths mark for Constantine & Floyd.

It's in excellent condition with no damage (any marks you can see are just reflections) and it weighs 20 grams /0.64 troy oz.

This vesta will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09587089
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 111 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Date letter q on the rim: Birmingham 1915.
Maker mark CE & FD LD: silversmiths Constantine and Floyd Ltd.
Lion passant stamp: sterling standard silver.
Toothed striker along the base: textured surface for lighting matches.
Engraved foliate scrollwork: hand-cut pattern surrounding a vacant cartouche.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226727
Dealers Internal Reference
1008
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Description
This is an antique George V sterling silver shaped vesta case measuring 1 3/4" (4.
“
5 cms) across long and hallmarked for Birmingham 1915 with the silversmiths mark for Constantine & Floyd.
Robert Bush Antiques

It's in excellent condition with no damage (any marks you can see are just reflections) and it weighs 20 grams /0.64 troy oz.

This vesta will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09587089
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 111 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Date letter q on the rim: Birmingham 1915.
Maker mark CE & FD LD: silversmiths Constantine and Floyd Ltd.
Lion passant stamp: sterling standard silver.
Toothed striker along the base: textured surface for lighting matches.
Engraved foliate scrollwork: hand-cut pattern surrounding a vacant cartouche.

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.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226727
Dealers Internal Ref
1008
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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A shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring detailed scrollwork floral engraving, a vacant oval cartouche, and a side suspension ring.
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Archive I A shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring detailed scrollwork floral engraving, a vacant oval cartouche, and a side suspension ring.

Antique Sterling Silver Shaped Vesta 1915

Archive II A shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring detailed scrollwork floral engraving, a vacant oval cartouche, and a side suspension ring. View II
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Archive V A shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring detailed scrollwork floral engraving, a vacant oval cartouche, and a side suspension ring. View V
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Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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A shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring detailed scrollwork floral engraving, a vacant oval cartouche, and a side suspension ring.
Antique Sterling Silver Shaped Vesta 1915
Ref: SA1226727
A shaped sterling silver vesta case featuring detailed scrollwork floral engraving, a vacant oval cartouche, and a side suspension ring.
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork engraving, vacant cartouche, suspension ring, shaped edge
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This George V sterling silver vesta case dates from 1910 and measures 1 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. The Edwardian object is executed in silver with a reflective metallic finish, taking a pocket-sized form with a shaped edge and an integrated suspension ring attached to the side. The smooth exterior surfaces display detailed scrollwork floral engraving alongside a prominent vacant oval cartouche designed for personal engraving, complete with a hinged lid mechanism and a secure closure. Suited for display in a gentleman's library or on an office desk, this portable accessory serves as a decorative desktop storage piece or a collectible antique curio. The compact proportions allow placement among desk accessories, pen trays, or study displays, bringing traditional silverwork into modern home interiors without requiring specialist installation or fitted furniture.

FAQs

A vesta case is a small portable container specifically created to store friction matches, commonly known as vestas, which were popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Vesta cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, brass, or nickel, featuring a spring-loaded hinged top cover and an integrated serrated strike plate on the base.

Authentic British pieces bear official silver hallmarks, including a lion passant mark for silver purity, an assay town mark, a date letter, and a registered makers mark.

A silver vesta case functions well as a decorative desk accessory, placed within a styled tray on an office desk, or displayed inside a glass shadow box among other metal curiosities.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and a specialised silver polishing compound, taking care not to rub excessively over deep engraving or compromise delicate hinge mechanisms.
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