This wonderful antique Victorian heart-shaped vesta case is suspended from two chains from the loop. It’s modelled entirely in sterling silver with scrolling, foliate artistry chased across both sides and features a striker at the side and flip top lid with lots of space within to store matches. 

It’s fully hallmarked and dated Birmingham, 1897 under the lid and is a collectable piece of history that has remained in great condition.

WEIGHT: 26.3 grams

MEASURES: Height 47mm, 88mm to the loop x Width 42mm x Depth 16mm – Interior Length 36mm x Width 14mm

METAL: Sterling Silver (Stamped) 

AGE: Victorian. (Dated 1897) 

MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, Sterling lion mark, Maker’s initials (M.B.) 

CONDITION: Very good – Some tarnishing along the top and within the case

ITEM NUMBER: 22-521