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A fine Edwardian figural matchsafe or vesta.
In sterling silver.
In the shape of a heart.
Made by William Hair …
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A fine Edwardian figural matchsafe or vesta.
In sterling silver.
In the shape of a heart.
Made by William Hair Haseler of Birmingham, England in 1898.
With engraved leaf decoration throughout, an striker to the side, a sturdy hinge, and an internal spring.
Engraved with a monogramed shield cartouche to the front.
Simply a wonderful antique silver vesta!
Date:
1898
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
William Hair Hasseler
Marks:
Marked to the rim with W.H.H. for William Hair Hasseler / lion passant for sterling / Y for 1898 (the mark is reversed) / anchor for Birmingham.
Fineness:
Marked Sterling for silver fineness.
Measurements:
Height: ca. 40.3 mm
Width: ca. 36.2 mm
Depth: ca. 13.8 mm
Weight: ca. 17.84 g
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- Dimensions
- 1.4ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 1.6ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of … moreIt is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. less
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