Vesta case - Vesta / Matchbox - .925 silver

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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A silver Vesta / tondeldoos from Birmingham, United Kingdom, dating to circa 1877, in .925 silver, measuring 5.5 × 4 × 2 cm and weighing 30 g, with floral decorations, a carved front cartouche and a small side eyelet, in excellent, barely used condition.

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Very fine Vesta box / match safe. The box features graceful floral decorations and has an engraved cartouche on the front. A small eyelet is attached on the side.

Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Year: 1877
Hallmarks: Lion, Anchor, Master mark, S

Condition: in good condition
Weight: 30 grams
Content: 925/1000
Dimensions: 5.5 x 4 x 2 cm

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Very fine Vesta box / match safe. The box features graceful floral decorations and has an engraved cartouche on the front. A small eyelet is attached on the side.

Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Year: 1877
Hallmarks: Lion, Anchor, Master mark, S

Condition: in good condition
Weight: 30 grams
Content: 925/1000
Dimensions: 5.5 x 4 x 2 cm

*Photos form part of the description

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
30 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Model
Vesta / Matchbox
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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