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vintage mermaid repousse sterling silver vesta match case

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SA1120134

Vintage Mermaid Repousse Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case

£195    $260    €229
Item Number: SA1120134
Date of manufacture: 19th Century
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Lancastrian Jewellers
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Description

This pretty Vintage Mermaid Vesta case is truly remarkable! Crafted from sterling silver with a hallmark of 925 on the inside of the lid. The box features an unusual repousse mermaid on the front, and the box is completed with a large jump ring on the side, allowing you to attach it to a chain.
Vesta cases are small portable boxes that were used to keep matches dry. They were made from precious and non-precious metals. The purpose of the Vesta case is also to prevent the matches from igniting. Usually, the base of the vesta case has a serrated edge, known as the striker, which this piece does. Vesta cases were part of the essential 'dress code' of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, making these now highly collectable items.
METAL
Sterling Silver
MEASUREMENTS
Measures 6cm x 3.5cm
WEIGHT
25.3 grams
HALLMARKS
925
CONDITION
This silver Vesta case remains in very good condition. The box lid shuts firmly and has a hallmark for 925 on the inside. The embossed figure of the mermaid remains in good condition with just some light wear, and the body is smooth, free from scratches and dents, with just some light patina. This highly collectable item would be a great addition to anyone's collection.
Item number - 7508
Internal Ref: 7508



Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 19th Century.


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Lancastrian Jewellers
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Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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