Lot 263

10 June 2025 | 09:00 | Lots: 768

Lot 263

Two silver vesta cases & a sovereign case (3)

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Lot 263

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Two late Victorian silver vesta cases, of typical form, both with bright-cut leaf decoration, the smaller example hallmarked Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1897, the larger case also personally engraved, hallmarked William Hair Haseler, Birmingham 1900; together with a silver single sovereign case with engine-turned decoration and sprung platform inside, also hallmarked Birmingham 1900. Gross weight 2.07ozt (64.5g). (3). 

Era: Victorian

Metal fineness: Sterling silver

Postage: Postable

Date: 1897, 1900

Weight: 64.5

Total lot weight: 64.5

  • All appear in fairly good overall condition, displaying some light surface wear, marks and scratches
  • A little blackening and residues of dried polish to some areas and crevices
  • Interior of larger vesta is heavily tarnished/stained
  • Some slight loss of detail to areas of the bright-cut engraving on the vestas, but overall has remained clean and bright
  • Some slight surface dints to one side of the sovereign case
  • All hinges appear in working order; the larger vesta does not snap shut and springs back up slightly when closed
  • Push release button on the sovereign case is a little stiff
  • All hallmarks clearly legible
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