Box - .833 silver
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Antique silver vesta case from Portugal, in good condition and dating to circa 1850–1900, rectangular 3 cm high with 6.12 g weight, .833 silver, and an engraved monogram alongside an assay mark dated 1887–1937.
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Antique Silver Vesta Case / Match Safe
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
A charming miniature silver vesta case, finely crafted in a simple and elegant rectangular form. Despite its compact size of only 3 cm, this piece embodies the practicality and refinement of late 19th- and early 20th-century personal accessories.
Originally designed to carry vestas (matches) safely in a pocket or handbag, such cases were indispensable everyday objects before the widespread use of modern lighters. The smooth silver surface is enhanced by an engraved monogram, adding a touch of individuality and period character.
Its small dimensions make it particularly appealing to collectors of miniature silver objects, antique smoking accessories, and personal items from a bygone era.
Details
Material: Silver
Type: Vesta case / match safe
Shape: Rectangular
Size: Approximately 3 cm
Decoration: Engraved monogram
Weight: 6.12g
Height: 3.0cm
Good condition
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Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Antique Silver Vesta Case / Match Safe
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
A charming miniature silver vesta case, finely crafted in a simple and elegant rectangular form. Despite its compact size of only 3 cm, this piece embodies the practicality and refinement of late 19th- and early 20th-century personal accessories.
Originally designed to carry vestas (matches) safely in a pocket or handbag, such cases were indispensable everyday objects before the widespread use of modern lighters. The smooth silver surface is enhanced by an engraved monogram, adding a touch of individuality and period character.
Its small dimensions make it particularly appealing to collectors of miniature silver objects, antique smoking accessories, and personal items from a bygone era.
Details
Material: Silver
Type: Vesta case / match safe
Shape: Rectangular
Size: Approximately 3 cm
Decoration: Engraved monogram
Weight: 6.12g
Height: 3.0cm
Good condition
Sent via UPS with tracking number
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
6.12 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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