Vesta case - 9kt gold - Henry Matthews 1910

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Edwardian 9 kt gold vesta case (pyrogen) from Birmingham, marked Henry Matthews (H M) with a 1910 date, measuring 48 × 41 × 5 mm and weighing 21.8 g, decorated with filigree and a circular cartridge, in good used condition.

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Vesta case ( or Pyrogen ) in 9 carat gold (9K)

Decorated with filigree and a circular cartridge.
The inner edge of the case features the goldsmith’s hallmarks
Henry Matthews (H M), 9 ct gold (9 .375), anchor for Birmingham
and the letter date l (lowercase L), for 1910.
All elements are in 9 carat gold: hallmark on the ring and also
on the lid (a little worn away)
Case has scratches from use.

Measurements: 48 x 41 x 5 mm
Net weight: 21.8 g
22 g of 9 carat gold = 8.175g pure gold

In good used condition, just needs a cleaning.
Gold value (without taking into account its beauty as an antique piece): 985 €.

Vesta case ( or Pyrogen ) in 9 carat gold (9K)

Decorated with filigree and a circular cartridge.
The inner edge of the case features the goldsmith’s hallmarks
Henry Matthews (H M), 9 ct gold (9 .375), anchor for Birmingham
and the letter date l (lowercase L), for 1910.
All elements are in 9 carat gold: hallmark on the ring and also
on the lid (a little worn away)
Case has scratches from use.

Measurements: 48 x 41 x 5 mm
Net weight: 21.8 g
22 g of 9 carat gold = 8.175g pure gold

In good used condition, just needs a cleaning.
Gold value (without taking into account its beauty as an antique piece): 985 €.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
21.8 g
Style subtype
Edwardian
Gold type
9kt gold
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Title additional information
Henry Matthews 1910
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Gold
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
41 mm
Width
48 mm
Depth
5 mm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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