Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Match Box Hallmarked 1871

  
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Box. This beautiful Vesta box is made from sterling silver and the interior is richly gilded. It is of plain, rectangular form with a strike plate to the back edge and the lid is engraved with a monogram.

The lid opens by pushing down the back edge which levers up the front. It is hallmarked for London 1871 with the maker's mark of Wright & Davies. The inside also has the fine inscirption'Thompson & Co. 8 New Bond St' which I think is that of the original retailer.

This box is in lovely condition for its age and the hinge is nice and tight so it closes securely although it simply rests shut. As you will see from the photos, there is a pinhead dint to the lid and 2 to the base. There is some wear to the strike plate and a groove running across the middle which will be the result of a good amount of use. The gilding has no wear but there are some areas of staining through contact with Vestas over the years. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN PAGE TO SEE MORE IMAGES Approximate Measurements.

Length - 5.1 cm (2") Width - 3.2 cm (1 ¼") Depth - 1.3 cm (½) Weight - 32 grams. Please see the photos below which will enlarge if clicked on and feel free to get in touch with any questions. Prices are calculated to include the weight of packaging as well as the weight of the item.

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