Edwardian Silver Edward VII Vesta Case Pendant portraits circa 1910

circa 1910

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

An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal

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

forever pining for the love of Columbine

Edwardian Silver Edward VII Vesta Case Pendant portraits circa 1910DATE: 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