Antique English Victorian solid sterling silver vesta case. Retangular shaped large size case with beautiful bright cut hand chased foliate decoration over the back & front. A circular shaped vacant cartouche on the front with chased border. On the side 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
1900
 
Maker
T H Hazlewood & Co
Barr Street, Birmingham, England.
 
Weight
34.8 grams
 
Dimensions
53mm x 44mm x 11mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.