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Solid Silver with Enamel Lady Birmingham 1900
On offer is a stunning solid silver vesta case. The vesta has oval shaped enamel image of a nude lady. The vesta is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900. There is also the Silversmith’s mark ‘J.G’. This is a splendid timepiece. This vesta is in great shape for its age.
Dimensions: 4.1cm x 3cm
Vesta cases were introduced in the early 19th century following the manufacture of friction ‘lucifer’ matches in 1826. These matches could self ignite from the heat of friction, often explosively, and were dangerous if simply carried in the pocket. Vesta cases were composed of brass, gold, silver or silver plated cases just large enough to hold (and keep safe) a good number of matches. Vesta cases also prevented matches from becoming damp and useless.
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