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Delightful Small Edwardian Silver Vesta Case by Charles Lyster & Son, Chester 1901
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Delightful Small Edwardian Silver Vesta Case by Charles Lyster & Son, Chester 1901

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 November 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Delightful Small Edwardian Silver Vesta Case by Charles Lyster & Son, Chester 1901” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This very pretty small Edwardian silver vesta case is dated Chester 1901 . The solid silver body engraved with foliate decorations surrounding a vacant cartouche to the front. The back with conforming decorations. The sprung hinged cover with ring attachment.

The inner lid still retaining its gilt wash.

The base with striker.

Hallmarks:

C.L & S for Charles Lyster & Son.

Chester Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "A" for 1901.

Dimensions:

4cm x 3cm

Condition:

Very good

A couple of minor dings to bottom corner, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.

Strong hinge.

Spring mechanism in full working order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA989479
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN96
Description
This very pretty small Edwardian silver vesta case is dated Chester 1901 . The solid silver body engraved with foliate decorations surrounding a vacant cartouche to the front. The back with conforming decorations. The sprung hinged cover with ring attachment.
fig 1. An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop.
fig 1. Delightful Small Edwardian Silver Vesta Case by Charles Lyster & Son, Chester 1901

The inner lid still retaining its gilt wash.

The base with striker.

Hallmarks:

C.L & S for Charles Lyster & Son.

Chester Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "A" for 1901.

Dimensions:

4cm x 3cm

Condition:

Very good

fig 2. An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop.
fig 2. Delightful Small Edwardian Silver Vesta Case by Charles Lyster & Son, Chester 1901

A couple of minor dings to bottom corner, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.

Strong hinge.

Spring mechanism in full working order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop.
fig 3. Delightful Small Edwardian Silver Vesta Case by Charles Lyster & Son, Chester 1901

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA989479
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN96
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Delightful Small Edwardian Silver Vesta Case by Charles Lyster & Son, Chester 1901

Archive II An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop. View II
Archive III An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop. View III
Archive IV An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop. View IV
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop.
DELIGHTFUL SMALL EDWARDIAN SILVER VESTA CASE BY CHARLES LYSTER & SON, CHESTER 1901
Ref: SA989479
An intricately engraved Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring a blank central shield cartouche and a suspension loop.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVesta Cases & Matchsafes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll engraving, Shield cartouche, Suspension loop, Striker base
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A vesta case is a small pocket-sized container designed to hold vestas, which were an early type of friction match introduced in the mid-19th century. They became highly popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as gentlemen and ladies carried matches safely to ignite tobacco pipes, cigars, and gas lighting.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often featuring hinged lids, internal striker ridges at the base, and suspension loops for attachment to watch chains or chatelaines. The bodies were typically formed through pressing or stamping, followed by hand-engraving or embossing with decorative motifs.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating silver purity (such as the lion passant for sterling), a city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of assay.

Small antique silver pieces can be displayed on a bookshelf, incorporated into a tabletop vignette on a coffee table, or kept inside a glass-topped display tray alongside other small curiosities to add historical texture and metallic sheen to a room.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and specialised silver polish only when necessary to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive materials that can wear away fine engraving. Storing the piece in a dry, low-humidity environment helps prevent rapid re-tarnishing.
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