What is a vesta case used for?

A vesta case was designed to hold matches safely in the pocket before the widespread availability of safety matches and reliable lighters. The corrugated base allowed the user to strike the match directly on the case. These compact containers became essential personal accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, often decorated with engraved patterns or figural shapes.

How do I date an antique silver case?

Dating relies on the set of stamped hallmarks struck into the metal by an official assay office. These small marks typically include a maker's mark, a purity symbol like the lion passant, and a date letter corresponding to a specific year. Additional clues come from the overall style, such as Edwardian restraint or Art Deco geometry, which align with the recorded assay office date letter.

How should I clean silver with enamel?

Enamel surfaces require gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft cloth rather than harsh abrasive silver polishes. Chemical dips can permanently ruin fragile hand-painted or coloured glass surfaces. Care must be taken to keep moisture away from internal textile linings like velvet or silk while cleaning the exterior silver mount.

What was an aide memoire used for?

An aide memoire served as a pocket diary and card case for recording social engagements, calling addresses, and brief notes. They frequently contained a small erasable tablet paired with a tiny pencil. Wealthy individuals carried these refined silver pieces to keep track of daily visits and correspondence during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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These pieces known as a vintage sterling silver case span Edwardian pockets and Art Deco dressing tables.

1900 - 1920

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George V Silver Vesta Case 1919

From Silver Antiques Online

£145

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1920 - 1940

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George VI Art Deco Silver Purse Cigarette Case Birmingham 1942 William Adams Ltd

From Queens Antiques and Collectables

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Stag' Card Case 1910

From Robert Bush Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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George V Silver Heart Box London 1915

From Aramis Antiques

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Silver Shaving Set

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£545

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Antique Ornate Silver Sealing Wax Holder

From The Silver Cabinet

£460

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Set of Four Edwardian Silver Grouse Menu Holders

From Sturmans Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Compact Birmingham 1916

From Aramis Antiques

£175

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature items from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, combining solid sterling silver with silk, velvet, enamel, and crocodile skin.

1900 - 1920

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Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box

From Puckerings

£850

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1940 - 1960

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Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks

From Robert Bush Antiques

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case by Alfred Clark

From Sandbanks Antiques

£3,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Cased Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Bread Fork by William Devenport, Birmingham 1903

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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A Gorgeous Pair of Mappin & Webb Boxed Silver Napkin Rings

From Jeff Sims Antiques

£155

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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An Excellent Boxed Set of Six Silver Cake Forks & Serving Fork

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Vintage Sterling Silver Case

George V Silver Vesta Case 1919

George VI Art Deco Silver Purse Cigarette Case Birmingham 1942 William Adams Ltd

Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Stag' Card Case 1910

George V Silver Heart Box London 1915

Art Deco Silver Shaving Set

Antique Ornate Silver Sealing Wax Holder

Set of Four Edwardian Silver Grouse Menu Holders

George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Compact Birmingham 1916

Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box

Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks

An Edward Prince of Wales Royal Presentation Silver Vesta Case by Alfred Clark

Cased Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Bread Fork by William Devenport, Birmingham 1903

A Gorgeous Pair of Mappin & Webb Boxed Silver Napkin Rings

An Excellent Boxed Set of Six Silver Cake Forks & Serving Fork

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