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Antique Silver Vesta Case 1913, With Leaf Design and Plain Panel 10.22g

Antique Silver Vesta Case 1913, With Leaf Design and Plain Panel 10.22g

$275.00 AUD
$275.00 AUD
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Vesta cases are a fabulous reminder of times gone by. Attached to a gentleman's fob chain, these cases were to hold your matches. The base still has a fabulous set of bumps and grooves that were used to strike these matches. This amazing case was made in Birmingham in 1913 - 111 years ago and it has survived beautifully since then. The hand engraved leaf pattern, front and back, has minimal wear to it, and the panel was never engraved with a set of initials. Hugely popular now as fob charms for a neck mess or to simply just own, these are getting harder and harder to find. 

Particulars: 

Weight 10.22g

Width 41 x 28 x 11.75mm

Hallmarks  -fully hallmarked for silver Birmingham 1913

Condition - for an antique it is in great condition. The most noticable thing is a scratch on the panel, but the pattern is in good condition and there are no big dings to the case or shape. Please see photos carefully. There is tarnish on the inside.

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by please get in touch to discuss options.

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FAQ

Sizing

What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.

We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.

Lay-by

As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.

So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.  

To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.

Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

Invoices will be issued at the start of each month and we ask they are paid before the start of the following month.

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Valuations

Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

Shipping

We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK.

Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.

International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.

All items are sent trackable, fully insured and requiring a signature on delivery.

Any items leaving Australia will have a signed customs declaration stating what is in the box.

Any duties, taxes or import fees for international items are not the responsibility of Vintage Jewellery Hoarders.