Victorian Silver Vesta Cartouche Birmingham 1895

Victorian Silver Vesta Cartouche Birmingham 1895A late Victorian silver vesta of compact square form with shaped cartouche, profusely decorated with a pattern of flowers and leaves. The cartouche is unengraved and the reverse is also beautifully decorated. A lovely quality silver vesta to add to a collection or start a new one or this would make a perfect silver gift. Assay Office: Birmingham Maker: E V Pledge & Son Date: 1905 Condition This vesta is in very good condition with no damage. The

Silver Weight: 12

The Hallmarks are clear and legible with just very light rubbing

Makers Mark:  L J Millington

Maker: Barnett Henry Abrahams

Very little wear with just minor surface marks commensurate with age

These are well cast and styled and look realistic

The hinge is good and the lid closes with a click the sprung holder is also fully functional

This label is shaped as Barrel with Vines & Leaves draped over each side

Ivy leaves symbolise fidelity and eternal life and were often used to represent love and a close emotional bond

The top decoration centres around a cartouche which is unengraved

Date:  1924

There are some minor age and use related surface marks commensurate with age