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Antique Silver Victorian Vesta Case made for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1896
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A rare Victorian antique silver vesta case with suspension loop. The case was made in Chester in 1896-97 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee (celebrating 60 years on the throne).
| Date | 1896 |
| Made By | William Neale & Son Ltd |
| Location | Chester |
| Stock Number | W255x20 |
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Antique Silver Victorian Vesta Case made for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1896
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A rare Victorian antique silver vesta case with suspension loop.
The case is finely chased with a representation of Queen Victoria in a heart-shaped cartouche amidst floral motifs to one side, and a vacant heart-shaped cartouche amidst floral motifs to the other.
The case was made in Chester in 1896-97 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee (celebrating 60 years on the throne).
Along with the hallmarks to the inside and lid, it also has a design registry mark struck twice to the sides.
It is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 5.25 cm x 4 cm (excluding suspension ring); weight 1 troy oz.
Birmingham, 1933 hallmark.
Firm established by William Neale in 1850 in Birmingham. Later the firm became William Neale & Sons as a partnership of William Neale Sr., William Neale Jr. and Arthur Neale, building new premises at 29 Warstone Lane, Birmingham (1896).
In 1905, the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style of William Neale & Sons Ltd moving in 1910 at 34 Cox Street, St. Paul’s Square, Birmingham.
In 1941, the firm was absorbed by Suckling Ltd.
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