Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case - Antique Edwardian (1901)

Object Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamal and silverware collection

This exceptional and large antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.

The anterior surface is embellished with a fine rectangular hot enamel design depicting the king of hearts playing card above the date ‘June 26th 1902’.

This fine sterling silver vesta case has a hinged cover which incorporates a plain thumbpiece to the anterior edge and is surmounted with a hallmarked ring loop attachment.

The cover is ornamented with further enamel decoration illustrating the royal cypher ‘ER’ and a coronet.

The posterior surface of this antique vesta case is plain and unembellished.

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

This exceptional vesta case is a large example and the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

Dimensions
Width 3.9cm/1.5″
Length 6.1cm/2.4″
Height 1cm/0.4″

Weight
1.5 troy ounces/45.3g

Object History

Maker: John Millward Banks
Date: 1901
Origin: Birmingham, England

Object Literature

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Object Condition

This antique silver vesta case with enamel is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the sleeve are all very clear.

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

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