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Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case - Antique Victorian (1887)

Name: AC Silver
Address: 35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 2SU, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 240 2645
Price range: £100 - £50000

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamel and silver collection

SKU: W9151

Price: £795.00

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Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case - Antique Victorian (1887)

Description

This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.

The anterior surface is embellished with fine and impressive enamel panel depicting a tobacco pipe amidst the text ‘Just one more’.

This fine vesta case is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover which incorporates a plain thumbpiece.

There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside.

The reverse side of the case is plain and unembellished.

This impressive sterling silver vesta case was crafted by the Birmingham silversmiths Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd.

Maker: Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd

Date: 1887

Origin: Birmingham, England

Condition

This antique vesta case is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition.

The enamel panel is in perfect condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the rim and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Length 5cm/2"

Width 3.4cm/1.3"

Height 1cm/0.4"

Weight

0.7 troy ounce/20.4g

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Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.