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Sterling silver Vesta case, Birmingham Hallmark 1908, engraved

Currency:CAD Category:Antiques / Antiques - Silver - Souvenir Spoons Start Price:39.00 CAD Estimated At:450.00 - 570.00 CAD
Sterling silver Vesta case, Birmingham Hallmark 1908, engraved
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Sterling silver engraved Vesta match case with striker. Spring lid closes with light pressure, hinge in a good state. Engraved in a filigree style on both sides, the front with a space for a monogram. The is a fixing loop on the rear edge to allow for the match case to be attached to a belt or chain, and a striker panel on the underside to ignite non-safety matches
Made in a slightly curved style, the front panel is slightly indented presumably from pressure being applied at some time.
Made by W.G.K who operated in Birmingham between 1902 & 1920, the item has a Birmingham assay date of 1908.
Approx 4 cm (1,5 in) tall, 3 cm ( 1 in) wide, and weighs 18,43 gr