Joseph Cook & Son - Vesta case - Chatelaine - .925 silver - Victorian Engraved vesta

Silver Vesta Case – Joseph Cook & Son – Birmingham, 1916 – Sterling Silver – Victorian Engraved Matchbox

Elegant English matchbox (vesta case) in sterling silver, richly engraved with floral and foliage motifs on both sides and a central cartouche (not engraved). The case has a sturdy hinge, a ring for a necklace or pocket watch chain, and an original ribbed edge on the bottom for striking matches.

Silversmith: Joseph Cook & Son
Provenance: Birmingham, England
Dating: 1916
Silver Fineness: Sterling (925/1000)
Hallmarks: Maker's mark J.C., anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, date letter r

Dimensions: approx. 4.5 × 3.5 × 1.3 cm
Weight: approx. 25 grams

Condition: Very good, minor signs of wear, hinge closes perfectly

Period: Victorian

Note: This type of silver vesta was used to dry matches and was often worn on a pocket watch chain. Today, it's popular as a collector's item or a charming gift.

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