{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-vesta-case-hallmarked-chester-1903","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Chester, 1903.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese exquisite little hinged cases were originally made in response to the invention of friction matches, to keep them in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can be worn as an unusual locket pendant, or can make gorgeous little historic keepsakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHallmarked in Chester in 1903 and made by Henry Griffin \u0026amp; Son, this vesta case in a particularly beautiful example of the skill and artistry of the silversmiths of the day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e It is in excellent condition, with very fine floral engraving front and back.. The hinged lid opens and closes easily and it has nice clear hallmarks inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt would make a lovely gift as an unusual birthday present, a silver anniversary present or a gift for someone with an interest in history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eIt measures 4.5 by 4.5 cm and weighs 30.5g. It has a round silver ring to act as a bale soldered on one side, and a serrated strike plate on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our antique and vintage silver is professionally cleaned and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(code 5203)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree 3 - 5 day delivery is included with this item. Other options are available. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smithsonia Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775979889023,"sku":"5203","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/1816\/files\/thumbnail-1_03bf0776-0de0-4843-9249-cbe7ccb9921a.jpg?v=1781715149","url":"https:\/\/www.smithsonia.co.uk\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-vesta-case-hallmarked-chester-1903","provider":"Smithsonia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}