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Victorian Silver Vesta Case, J. Gloster, 1896
This is an attractive late Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case. The vesta is oblong with rounded corners. Front and back have all over engraved ivy leaf decoration with a blank cartouche in the bottom left hand corner at the front.
The vesta case was made in Birmingham by well known silversmith Joseph Gloster and dates to 1896. Joseph Gloster registered his first mark at the Birmingham assay office in 1888 and set up business at the Lion Silver Works. The firm produced a very wide range of silverware and were quickly successful, becoming Joseph Gloster Ltd in 1901. They remained in business up until around 1980.
Condition is very good, with no dings or dents and just the superficial surface wear that you would expect after over 125 years of use, particularly in an item that spends most of its life in a pocket or handbag. The hinge is in full working order and the lid snaps shut securely. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The vesta case measures 5cm / 1.97ins by 3.3cm / 1.3ins and is 1cm / 0.39ins deep. It weighs in at 24.6g / 0.87oz of solid Sterling Silver.
The hallmarks, on the inside rim of the case, are nice and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the Gothic date letter w for 1896 and the J.G makers' mark for Joseph Gloster.
Shipping in the UK is £5 by Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.
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The vesta case was made in Birmingham by well known silversmith Joseph Gloster and dates to 1896. Joseph Gloster registered his first mark at the Birmingham assay office in 1888 and set up business at the Lion Silver Works. The firm produced a very wide range of silverware and were quickly successful, becoming Joseph Gloster Ltd in 1901. They remained in business up until around 1980.
Condition is very good, with no dings or dents and just the superficial surface wear that you would expect after over 125 years of use, particularly in an item that spends most of its life in a pocket or handbag. The hinge is in full working order and the lid snaps shut securely. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The vesta case measures 5cm / 1.97ins by 3.3cm / 1.3ins and is 1cm / 0.39ins deep. It weighs in at 24.6g / 0.87oz of solid Sterling Silver.
The hallmarks, on the inside rim of the case, are nice and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the Gothic date letter w for 1896 and the J.G makers' mark for Joseph Gloster.
Shipping in the UK is £5 by Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 27/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1896
Late Victorian Antiques Material Silver
Origin English
Maker Joseph Gloster | Silversmiths
Item code as1006a1480 / IR4257
Status Sold
£100.00 
$134.19 
€115.42 
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer.
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Launceston
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Tel : 07393 207160
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