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

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Victorian engraved vesta case in sterling silver by Joseph Cook & Son, Birmingham, dating to 1916, with floral motifs, ring for a chain, dimensions 4.5 × 3.5 × 1.3 cm, weight about 25 g, in good condition with minor wear.

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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.

Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured with Catawiki's smart shipping terms.

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.

Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured with Catawiki's smart shipping terms.

Details

Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Silver type
.925 silver
Gross weight
24 g
Style subtype
Liberty
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Victorian Engraved vesta
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/ Brand
Joseph Cook & Son
Material
Silver
Model
Chatelaine
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
1.3 cm
Estimated Period
1910-1920
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Objects sold
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