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.