Four Victorian and later silver vesta cases, comprising an e...

Hammer

£95

Four Victorian and later silver vesta cases, comprising an example engraved with vine leaves and with initialled cartouche, Birmingham 1894, 4cm; another engraved example, Birmingham 1897, 4cm; a scroll engraved case, Birmingham 1903, 5cm; and the fourth, Birmingham 1905, with a metal chain attachment, 4.5cm, gross weight approx. 95g

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The vesta on chain is dented both sides. There are surface scratches, closes crisply, the chain is unmarked. Hallmarks are clear.
Another has a slight dent on one side, a sharp dent on the edge beneath the hinge. It closes crisply. There is a convex dent on the cover adjacent to the suspension loop. Hallmarks are clear.
A third has dents, the pin is working loose on the hinge and may not be original. Hallmarks are clear and it closes crisply. There are multiple signs of wear and tear.
The smallest vesta is lightly dented both sides. There is a sharp dent on the edge and the corner of the cover. Hallmarks are clear. It closes crisply.