Vesta case - .935 silver
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Selected by Inés Fernández
Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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A genuine solid sterling silver vesta case, 92.5% pure silver, hallmarked by Birmingham with the Lion Passant and Anchor marks, dated 1919, weighing 24.1 g and measuring about 46 mm by 47 mm with a depth of 20 cm, in fair pre-owned condition with signs of heavy use and possible minor parts missing.
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Technical Specifications & Details
Material Composition: Genuine Solid Sterling Silver (High-purity precious silver throughout; not silver plated, rolled, or bonded).
Purity Certification: Guaranteed 92.5% pure sterling silver grade, fully authenticated by the iconic British "Lion Passant" hallmark stamp.
Assay Office Location: Struck at the historic Birmingham Assay Office, verified by the official "Anchor" symbol mark.
Historical Date Line: Fully hallmarked and dated to the year 1919.
Decorative Surface Craft: Displays beautiful, classic hand-chased antique floral engravings covering the silver body casing.
Pocket Profile Dimensions: Substantial layout scale measuring approximately 46mm by 47mm.
Design Shape Architecture: Features a highly desirable, nearly square pocket profile that reads larger than standard Victorian vesta cases.
Total Structural Weight: Heavy-gauge silver composition scaling at a substantial 24.1g approximate total weight.
Overall Condition Profile: Pre-owned — Antique Vintage Condition (Beautifully preserved floral motif panels, responsive hinge mechanics, and honest historical character; please refer to photos for exact condition lines).
Technical Specifications & Details
Material Composition: Genuine Solid Sterling Silver (High-purity precious silver throughout; not silver plated, rolled, or bonded).
Purity Certification: Guaranteed 92.5% pure sterling silver grade, fully authenticated by the iconic British "Lion Passant" hallmark stamp.
Assay Office Location: Struck at the historic Birmingham Assay Office, verified by the official "Anchor" symbol mark.
Historical Date Line: Fully hallmarked and dated to the year 1919.
Decorative Surface Craft: Displays beautiful, classic hand-chased antique floral engravings covering the silver body casing.
Pocket Profile Dimensions: Substantial layout scale measuring approximately 46mm by 47mm.
Design Shape Architecture: Features a highly desirable, nearly square pocket profile that reads larger than standard Victorian vesta cases.
Total Structural Weight: Heavy-gauge silver composition scaling at a substantial 24.1g approximate total weight.
Overall Condition Profile: Pre-owned — Antique Vintage Condition (Beautifully preserved floral motif panels, responsive hinge mechanics, and honest historical character; please refer to photos for exact condition lines).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
24.1 g
Silver type
.935 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
47 mm
Width
46 mm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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