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Edwardian Silver Engraved Stamp & Vesta Case

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 August 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
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An Edwardian period silver engraved stamp and vesta case made by Joseph Gloster, hallmarked Birmingham 1904. Flip top stamp holder to the front with original gilded interior. Vesta case to the interior with hinged lid and match striker to the end. Fully engraved to both sides with a blank cartouche. Presented in immaculate condition. Measures 1.75" high x 1.5" wide x 0.5" deep.

Postage & packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA957228
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 36709
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Description
An Edwardian period silver engraved stamp and vesta case made by Joseph Gloster, hallmarked Birmingham 1904. Flip top stamp holder to the front with original gilded interior. Vesta case to the interior with hinged lid and match striker to the end. Fully engraved to both sides with a blank cartouche. Presented in immaculate condition. Measures 1.75" high x 1.5" wide x 0.5" deep.

Postage & packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1900s.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA957228
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 36709
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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An open Edwardian silver vesta and stamp case with engraved scrollwork details on a neutral grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open Edwardian silver vesta and stamp case with engraved scrollwork details on a neutral grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An open Edwardian silver vesta and stamp case with engraved scrollwork details on a neutral grey surface.
Edwardian Silver Engraved Stamp & Vesta Case
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An open Edwardian silver vesta and stamp case with engraved scrollwork details on a neutral grey surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Scroll engraving, Suspension ring, Stamp compartment
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

An Edwardian vesta case is a small, portable pocket container manufactured during the reign of King Edward VII, specifically designed to store matches and keep them dry, frequently incorporating compartments for postage stamps.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using stamping, hinged construction, and hand-engraving techniques, often featuring gilt interiors to prevent corrosion from match heads.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmark stamps indicating the assay office, silver standard, and date letter, alongside crisp, hand-cut scrollwork or monogramming rather than modern casting lines.

Such small collectables can be displayed as part of a curated tablescape on a tray or inside a glass-topped coffee table display case to highlight their craftsmanship.

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the historical patina and delicate engraved details, avoiding harsh chemical dips.
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