Vesta case - .925 silver

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This .925 silver combination vesta and stamp case, made in the United Kingdom circa 1900–1910, has a hidden stamp compartment and hallmarks for Joseph Gloster, with the stamp flap marked BG.

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Combination Vesta and stamp case
This best features a hidden integral stamp compartment hallmarked JG Joseph Gloster a highly prolific Vesta maker from Birmingham .
The stamp flap is stamped BG which is highly likely a markers mark for Benjamin Fowler a specialised Birmingham mechanical trade silversmith, he was particularly well known for manufacturing small complex or mechanical silver components such as spring loaded stamp compartments, secret compartments and multi purpose fold mechanisms which he supplied directly to larger silver smithing houses like Joseph Gloster

Combination Vesta and stamp case
This best features a hidden integral stamp compartment hallmarked JG Joseph Gloster a highly prolific Vesta maker from Birmingham .
The stamp flap is stamped BG which is highly likely a markers mark for Benjamin Fowler a specialised Birmingham mechanical trade silversmith, he was particularly well known for manufacturing small complex or mechanical silver components such as spring loaded stamp compartments, secret compartments and multi purpose fold mechanisms which he supplied directly to larger silver smithing houses like Joseph Gloster

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
28.1 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
43 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Sold by
United KingdomVerified
731
Objects sold
95.4%
Private

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