GEORGE V SILVER ENGINE-TURNED VESTA CASE BY ...
Item Ref
APR84
This elegant George V silver vesta case is dated Birmingham 1910 and was made by W.H. Sparrow. Of curved square form, the slender body with engine-turned decorations surrounding a vacant roundel. The interior retaining its rich gilt wash. The base with textured striker. the side with ring attachment.
Hallmarks:
W.H.S for William Henry Sparrow.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "l" for 1910.
Dimensions:
4cm x 4cm.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
W.H.S for William Henry Sparrow.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "l" for 1910.
Dimensions:
4cm x 4cm.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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£125
ARTS & CRAFT SILVER VESTA CASE DESIGNED ...
Item Ref
DEC78
This rare and exquisite Arts & Crafts silver vesta case is dated Birmingham 1904 and was made by William Hair Haseler* who, in partnership with Liberty, launched the Cymric silver line and was responsible for making many of Archibald Knox's designs. Of curved rectangular form, the spot-hammered body with stylised berries, reflecting Knox's classic style which often emcompasses the Arts & Craft and the Art Nouveau movement.
The cover fitted with a suspension ring.
The base with textured striker.
Hallmarks:
W.H.H for William Hair Haseler.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1904.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 4.5cm
Condition:
Excellent.
Minute ding to side.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
* In 1870, Willaim Hair Haseler founded the company, W. H. Haseler & Co, specialising in gold and silver work. Five years later, Arthur Lasenby Liberty started a small shop on the corner of Regent Street in London. Specialising in exotic goods from Japan and the Far East, his business thrived and he became the leading merchant Liberty. During the 1890s, Liberty formed relationships with many leading English designers. In 1898, Liberty and Haseler created a formal partnership to launch the Cymric silver line under the title “Liberty and Co. (Cymric) Ltd.” using free lance designers. One of those designers, Archibald Knox, began designing for Liberty in 1899. He focused on the new Celtic design work for the Cymric range. Haseler was responsible for making many of Knox’s designs.
Postage:
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The cover fitted with a suspension ring.
The base with textured striker.
Hallmarks:
W.H.H for William Hair Haseler.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1904.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 4.5cm
Condition:
Excellent.
Minute ding to side.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
* In 1870, Willaim Hair Haseler founded the company, W. H. Haseler & Co, specialising in gold and silver work. Five years later, Arthur Lasenby Liberty started a small shop on the corner of Regent Street in London. Specialising in exotic goods from Japan and the Far East, his business thrived and he became the leading merchant Liberty. During the 1890s, Liberty formed relationships with many leading English designers. In 1898, Liberty and Haseler created a formal partnership to launch the Cymric silver line under the title “Liberty and Co. (Cymric) Ltd.” using free lance designers. One of those designers, Archibald Knox, began designing for Liberty in 1899. He focused on the new Celtic design work for the Cymric range. Haseler was responsible for making many of Knox’s designs.
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RARE AND EXQUISITE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT SILVER ...
Item Ref
MARS79
This wonderful Sampson Mordan Aesthetic movement silver vesta case is dated Birmingham 1884. Aesthetic movement silver vesta cases are very scarce and this an exquisite example by a very collectable silversmith. The front engraved with two perched owls in a moonlight setting and a crane catching a fish in a pond amongst lily pads. The back with flying ducks amongst reeds, all typical motifs of this movement.
Sprung cover and striker to base. Gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
S.Mf or Sampson Mordan.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "I" for 1884.
Dimensions:
5cm x 4cm / 1.6 inches x 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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Sprung cover and striker to base. Gilt interior.
Hallmarks:
S.Mf or Sampson Mordan.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "I" for 1884.
Dimensions:
5cm x 4cm / 1.6 inches x 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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FABULOUS AESTHETIC MOVEMENT FRENCH SILVER NIELLO VESTA ...
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MARS67
This is a divine 19th Century French *niello silver vesta case. The front decorated with a pair of birds perched on a branch within leafy decorations. The cartouche engraved and dated 1885. The back with a single bird amongst flowering branches. The sprung hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior and a full and crisp set of hallmarks.
The base with striker
* Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver and lead sulphides, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, usually silver.
Hallmarks:
Small French guarantee mark.
Maker’s marks JE for Joseph Ettlinger partner of Triefus & Ettlinger, 103 Rue du Temple, Paris.
Import Marks for London.
Date letter “G” for 1882.
Duty Mark.
London Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.3 inch.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inch.
Weight: 39 g / 1.3 ounces.
Condition:
Excellent.
Niello decorations in very good condition.Clean interior.
Strong hinge.
Very clear set of marks.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
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The base with striker
* Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver and lead sulphides, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, usually silver.
Hallmarks:
Small French guarantee mark.
Maker’s marks JE for Joseph Ettlinger partner of Triefus & Ettlinger, 103 Rue du Temple, Paris.
Import Marks for London.
Date letter “G” for 1882.
Duty Mark.
London Assay mark.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.3 inch.
Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inch.
Weight: 39 g / 1.3 ounces.
Condition:
Excellent.
Niello decorations in very good condition.Clean interior.
Strong hinge.
Very clear set of marks.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER PATENT COMBINATION VESTA CASE ...
Item Ref
OCT78
This rare Edwardian silver combination Vesta Case/ Stamp Case was made by William Light and is dated Birmingham 1906 . The curved rectangular silver body engraved with foliate decorations and incorporating a stamp case with vacant cartouche to the front. The hinged flip top opens both stamp case and vesta case. The inner stamp case cover engraved with prov.Pat.10944 . The back engraved with floral designs. The base with striker. The interior still retaining some gilding.
Sprung hinged cover.
Ring attachment to the side.
Hallmarks:
W.L for William Light.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "g" for 1906.
Also stamped prov.Pat.10944
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 3.5cm
Condition:
Very good.
No surface scratching.
One minute ding to side.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
Postage:
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Sprung hinged cover.
Ring attachment to the side.
Hallmarks:
W.L for William Light.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "g" for 1906.
Also stamped prov.Pat.10944
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 3.5cm
Condition:
Very good.
No surface scratching.
One minute ding to side.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
Postage:
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VICTORIAN SILVER COMBINATION VESTA & SOVEREIGN CASE ...
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JUN87
This exquisite Victorian silver combination vesta and sovereign case was made by William Neale and is dated Birmingham 1892. It is of traditional rounded rectangular form with foliate scroll decorations all over. The sovereign part with attached suspension ring and push-button mechanism opening to reveal a gilt interior with sprung platform and horseshoe surround. The sprung hinged vesta case with initialled medallion and striker to the base.
Hallmarks:
W.N for William Neale.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "s" for 1892.
Dimensions:
Length including suspension ring: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Spring mechanisms in good working order.
No dings or dents.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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Hallmarks:
W.N for William Neale.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "s" for 1892.
Dimensions:
Length including suspension ring: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Spring mechanisms in good working order.
No dings or dents.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.
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VICTORIAN SILVER "COMPASS" VESTA CASE BY A ...
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SEPT57
A Victorian Silver Vesta Case with a gilt & enamel compass inset into the front of the case. The case has a hinged lid.
Fitted with a jump rind.
Base with striker.
Hallmarks:
A&J Z for A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "W" for 1896.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 4cm.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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Fitted with a jump rind.
Base with striker.
Hallmarks:
A&J Z for A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "W" for 1896.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 4cm.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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GEORGE VI SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MATCH ...
Item Ref
AVR69
This fabulous silver & pale green guilloche enamel match book case is dated Chester 1939 and was made by the celebrated Walker & Hall. It has an elegant tapered rectangular form. The front with a stunning guilloche enamel cover graduating from pale green to cream. The enamel panels within decorative silver borders. It has two silver thumb pieces facilitating the opening of the case.
The back engine-turned.
Hallmarks:
W&H for Walker & Hall.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "O" for 1939.
Condition:
Good.
Enamel in good condition, no chips or loss but some surface scratching.
Dimensions:
6cm x 5cm x 1cm
2.2 inches x 1.4 inches.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
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The back engine-turned.
Hallmarks:
W&H for Walker & Hall.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "O" for 1939.
Condition:
Good.
Enamel in good condition, no chips or loss but some surface scratching.
Dimensions:
6cm x 5cm x 1cm
2.2 inches x 1.4 inches.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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OF NAVAL INTEREST, A SAMPSON MORDAN VICTORIAN ...
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SEPT74
This is a very rare Victorian silver vesta case enamelled with a yachting pennant signal. It was made by the highly collectable Sampson Mordan and is dated London 1880. Of plain rounded rectangular form, the front inset with a blue and white enamel maritime signal flag.
The back plain, the sprung hinged lid with erased presentation inscription.
The base with striker.
Hallmarks:
SM&Co for Sampson Mordan & Co.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "E" for 1880.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 5cm.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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The back plain, the sprung hinged lid with erased presentation inscription.
The base with striker.
Hallmarks:
SM&Co for Sampson Mordan & Co.
London Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "E" for 1880.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 5cm.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT SILVER VESTA CASE BY ...
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OCTO85
This wonderful Victorian silver vesta case is dated Birmingham 1881 and bears the marks of Howard James. Aesthetic movement silver vesta cases are very scarce and this an exquisite example. The front engraved with a butterfly fllying over a pond amongst bamboos, all typical motifs of this movement.
The back plain
Sprung cover and striker to base.
Hallmarks:
H.J for Howard James.
Lion passant.
Duty Mark.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "f" for 1881.
Dimensions:
5cm x 3cm / 1.6 inches x 1.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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The back plain
Sprung cover and striker to base.
Hallmarks:
H.J for Howard James.
Lion passant.
Duty Mark.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "f" for 1881.
Dimensions:
5cm x 3cm / 1.6 inches x 1.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
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NOVELTY VICTORIAN SILVER "CIGAR" VESTA CASE ...
Item Ref
SEPT56
This unusual Victorian silver vesta case is of lobed rectangular form, resembling a cigar case. The plain fluted body with sprung hinged cover.
The side fitted with a suspension ring.
The base with textured striker.
Hallmarks:
S I LTD for Stokes & Ireland.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "N" for 1894.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 3cm
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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The side fitted with a suspension ring.
The base with textured striker.
Hallmarks:
S I LTD for Stokes & Ireland.
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "N" for 1894.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 3cm
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
A fabulous addition to a collection.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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EDWARDIAN SILVER VESTA INLAID WITH CONNEMARA MARBLE ...
Item Ref
AOUT96
This is a rare and exquisite small Edwardian silver vesta case. The solid silver body inlaid with connemara marble shamrocks and engraved with foliate decorations.
The sprung hinged cover wit ring attachment.
The base with striker.
Hallmarks:
S&Bm for Smith & Bartlam
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "G" for 1907.
Dimensions:
4cm x 2.5cm
Condition:
Very good
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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The sprung hinged cover wit ring attachment.
The base with striker.
Hallmarks:
S&Bm for Smith & Bartlam
Chester Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "G" for 1907.
Dimensions:
4cm x 2.5cm
Condition:
Very good
No dings or dents.
Strong hinge.
Spring mechanism in full working order.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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