Antique Solid Silver Vesta Case Birmingham 1912, William Henry Sparrow - PC/1

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Here for auction is a stunning solid silver vesta case by the silversmith William Henry Sparrow and from the Birmingham Assay office. This vesta case is an absolute cracker and has exquisite tooling decoration on each side. The cartouche is initialled either HF or HI. The vesta is fully hallmarked WHS. an anchor, lion and date letter n for 1912. The inside of the lid also carries two hallmarks, the lion and date letter n. This case weighs approx 25 grams in weight, little ring also still present, quite often these are missing and then filed down. Good resistance to lid when opening and closes with a resounding 'SNAP' all exactly as it was the day it was made. Base striker is clean, hallmarks are clear bright cut decoration is crisp. From a collectors view point you could wish for no better. I would however just like to point out that there is one very, very tiny ding toe the top of lid, this really is nothing to worry about, but just thought I’d mention it. It would also polish up extremely well, but looks fine as it is. Measures 46mm high x 35mm wide not including hoop. A stunning example and highly collectable. Please see my other items for sale as I have numerous collectables for sale and will be listing more, as and when I get them. If you have any questions about anything then please feel free to ask. Payment I can accept Paypal, postal order, personal cheque (GBP) or bankers draft. I will also accept cash on collection. Please note that if you pay by cheque your item will only be sent after the cheque has cleared. You will be sent an email confirming the date of shipment. I am not able to accept euro cheques unless arranged beforehand as I have to pay an administration fee to the bank which I will have to pass on. Shipping Items are sent via Royal Mail, some of a low value may be sent via standard post whilst more expensive items are sent recorded or special delivery for buyer peace of mind. Postage costs may vary depending on item size and weights and also taking into account packaging costs. Parcelforce may also be used for larger and heavier items. International buyers please contact prior to purchase should you have any questions regarding postage costs as I only send items abroad using Royal Mail International Signed for, postage rates vary from country to country so please note these before bidding. Terms of Sale Please note most of the items I sell are antique or vintage and as such have been around for many years, they will show signs of use & wear and whilst I will describe condition to the best of my ability, everyone has a different idea of condition. Please study my photo's and ask any questions before bidding so please make sure you are happy with the item shown in my pictures as I do not profess to be an expert in everything and cannot be accountable for buyers expectations. If for any reason you are not happy with your goods please contact me and I will be happy to refund any item not as described just send it back as it was sent and I will refund you minus the postage costs Contact me If you have any questions please feel free to contact me using the eBay’s message service and I will reply as soon as I can. About me I list items that have caught my eye and just because I like them. There is no particular rhyme or reason, I simply try to find interesting and sometimes unique pieces that I think someone might like. I usually try to list new items on Sunday, Monday and Thursday evenings, so look out for new pieces each week and feel free to add me to your favorite sellers if anything takes your eye. I hope visiting eBayer’s enjoy at least some of my selections! Thanks for looking Please note that I am not an expert on every item which I sell, so please study all photographs and read the description carefully before bidding - I will always be fair and honest with my descriptions. Please ask any questions you may have before you bid – thank you. read more

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