Edwardian Silver Edward VII Vesta Case Pendant portraits and dates from the 1870s

and dates from the 1870s - with detachable brooch fittings also

Green and White Paste Gemstones

Waves are subtly suggested at the bottom

however the tale goes back at least as far as Roman times

Edwardian Silver Edward VII Vesta Case Pendant portraits and dates from the 1870sDATE: Edwardian, 1901 A remarkable antique vesta case dating from 1901, to commemorate the new King of England Edward VII. The top flips open to hold your matches, and there's a striker on the bottom (safety matches weren't a thing back then). It's beautifully made, and features clear Birmingham hallmarks for sterling silver. MEASUREMENTS 5. 0 x 3. 8cm WEIGHT 28. 2g MARKS English hallmarks for sterling silver, Birmingham 1901 CONDITION Very good, with