Up for sale English Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case/Match Safe in mint condition and with a full set of English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1919. Beautiful quality,  all-over decorated with foliate engraved leaves and scrolls, has a hinged silver lid with good strong lid springs. Date English antique sterling silver with a full set of English sterling silver hallmarks: "WHH" for silversmith William Hair Haseler, "lion passant" for sterling silver, "anchor" for Birmingham, and date letter "u" for 1919.
 
The Vesta case is in mint condition with no splits or repairs, definitely no wear/polish holes, and no nasty knocks or dents, lovely genuine antique example. The silver lid hinges work perfectly, open and close securely, and have a strong lid spring. This match holder is attractively all-over chased and engraved with floral motifs. This item has been used previously and may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but it is in mint condition. Purchased from a private collection in London, UK. Refer to the photos for the dimensions and the condition; they are integral parts of the description. Considering its age, it is in mint condition, with expected signs of use. You get what you see in the pictures.
 
Collectors, don't miss out on this opportunity to acquire a Large English antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case/match safe in mint condition from the UK/Birmingham/1919! Please examine the photos closely, as this item is not in new condition. It is a remarkable piece of jewelry history.
 
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