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An antique silver vesta case of extra small proportions by William Hair Haseler

$425.56
£310
€362.65
CA$582.93
A$635.94
CHF 337.29
MX$7,661.67
NOK 4,280.87
SEK 3,919.26
DKK 2,708.49

About the Item

This fine silver vesta case is of an unusual rare small size. It measures Height 3.7cm x width 2.7cm x depth 1cm. It is a high quality very solidly made example. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1920/21 by the famous silversmith William Hair Haseler. It is restrained in its decoration with bands of vertical lines which are in groups of three with a spaced single line between them. On the front face, there is a circular panel designed to customise the vesta with the owner’s engraved initials. In this case, left plain. The lid opens on a firm spring loaded hinge to gain access to the space where matches would be stored. On the underside, there is a serrated section for striking. A very pleasing Vesta case in good original condition Height 3.7cm x depth 2.7cm x depth 1cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.46 in (3.7 cm)Width: 0.4 in (1 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434237564972

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