Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
... See more
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case 1900
REF: C8963 / LA508030
£1,295
€1,513
$1,629
Secure Payments By
Certified DealerApproved item621 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Certified DealerApproved item621 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case with Royal family interest; an addition to our antique silverware collection.
This antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.
The surface of this exceptional box is embellished with impressive embossed floral decoration, accented with corresponding foliate designs and fluted motifs emanating from the corners.
The decoration to each side of this antique vesta case bears a heart shaped cartouche; the cartouche to the posterior surface is vacant.
The cartouche to the anterior surface of the vesta case is ornamented with the embossed profile of Queen Victoria*.
This impressive Victorian silver vesta case is fitted with a hinged cover which incorporates a plain thumbpiece to one side and a ring loop attachment to upper portion.
There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside.
* It can be determined this vesta case was produced as a commemorative piece either at the turn of the century or honouring the end of Queen Victoria's reign.
Origin: Chester, England
measurements
Width:
4.1 cm
Depth:
1.2 cm
Length:
5.8 cm
Weight:
31.9 g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case 1900 (LA508030) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1900
declaration
condition
condition
This antique Royal interest silver vesta case is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the rim of the sleeve all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Victorian silverware.