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Victorian Chester Silver Vesta and Whistle
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Victorian Chester Silver Vesta and Whistle

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

An unusual and large Victorian solid silver vesta case and whistle combination, hallmarked Chester 1888. Semi oval form with the wider end forming a vesta case, which has a hinged snap opening lid with a ribbed finish forming the match striker. The other end tapering to form a mouth piece, with cut out to the top forming a whistle. Bears the makers mark for Chester silversmith William Neale along with clear hallmarks. Superbly made and presented in immaculate fully working unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Whistle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238099
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44238
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Description
An unusual and large Victorian solid silver vesta case and whistle combination, hallmarked Chester 1888.
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Semi oval form with the wider end forming a vesta case, which has a hinged snap opening lid with a ribbed finish forming the match striker.
Sturmans Antiques

The other end tapering to form a mouth piece, with cut out to the top forming a whistle. Bears the makers mark for Chester silversmith William Neale along with clear hallmarks. Superbly made and presented in immaculate fully working unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Whistle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238099
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44238
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A polished Victorian sterling silver combined vesta case and whistle standing upright with a small suspension ring attached at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished Victorian sterling silver combined vesta case and whistle standing upright with a small suspension ring attached at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Chester Silver Vesta and Whistle

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A polished Victorian sterling silver combined vesta case and whistle standing upright with a small suspension ring attached at the base.
Victorian Chester Silver Vesta and Whistle
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A polished Victorian sterling silver combined vesta case and whistle standing upright with a small suspension ring attached at the base.
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  • ObjectVesta Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsIntegrated whistle, suspension ring, hinged cover, smooth polished body
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian solid silver combination vesta case and whistle stands upright on a grey surface, rendered in polished sterling silver with a bright metallic finish. The semi-oval form features a hinged cover at the wider end with a ribbed finish, while the tapered end houses a cut-out mouth piece forming the whistle. A small suspension ring attaches near the base, and a horizontal slot pierces the upper body above the polished casing. Hallmarks are visible near the bottom edge. Measuring 7.5 cm high, 2.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, this pocket-sized piece sits neatly on a desk, mantelpiece, or in a gentleman's library display case as a practical conversation starter or cabinet curiosity.

FAQs

A Victorian silver vesta case is a small, portable container made to hold friction matches, known as vestas. Novelty variations often incorporated extra tools, such as an integrated whistle at one end, designed to attach to an Albert watch chain or pocket lanyard.

Victorian vesta cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel silver, or brass. Authentic British silver examples display full hallmark sets comprising the makers mark, silver purity mark, assay office mark, and date letter.

Authentic Chester silver items feature the official assay office mark depicting three wheat sheaves and a sword within a shield. Examining the clarity of these stamped hallmarks alongside period-appropriate hinge construction helps verify age and authenticity.

These pocket accessories are frequently repurposed into distinctive pendant necklaces on modern silver chains or added to contemporary charm bracelets and watch chain displays.

Gently clean sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated silver polishing product to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that might erode delicate hallmarks or internal spring mechanisms.
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