Description

Antique English Victorian solid sterling silver vesta case. Retangular shaped large size case with beautiful hand chased foliate decoration on the back & front. A circular shaped vacant cartouche on the front. On the top is a suspension loop & ring & a match striker on the bottom. Nice tight hinged lid at the top with original leaf spring inside. Fully hallmarked on the inside rim. Excellent clean example, lovely collectors item.

Assay Office

Birmingham

Date

1895

Maker

S Blanckensee & Son Ltd

Frederick Street & Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, England.

Weight

33.9 grams

Dimensions

57mm x 42mm x 12mm

Condition.

Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.