A rare antique English Victorian solid sterling silver vesta case made to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. Retangular shaped case with beautiful fine repousse foliate decoration surrounding the outside with a hart shape & raised image of Queen Victoria on the front & monogrammed heart shaped cartouche on the back. Match striker on the bottom & a nice tight hinged lid at the top with original leaf spring inside. Fully hallmarked on the inside rim. Lovely collectors item.

Assay Office

Birmingham

Date

1896

Maker

Charles Edward Soloman

Vyse Street, Birmingham, England.

Weight

18.5 grams

Dimensions

43mm x 32mm x 10mm

Condition.

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