Antique Century-Old Sterling Silver Initial Engraved English Matchbox - Rare Style W834

Introducing a century-old antique pure silver matchbox, named Vesta. It is a small, portable box designed to hold matches and keep them dry. Vesta is named after the Roman goddess of fire and the hearth. These were very popular from the 1860s to the 1940s. At that time, they were primarily carried by men, placed in a waistcoat pocket or attached to a double Albert watch chain, with a pocket watch on one side and a matchbox on the other. A century-old carved pure silver matchbox, with an ornate initial engraving on the front and a simple, smooth pure silver surface on the back. Very delicate, opens and closes properly. The bottom serves as a striking surface for the matches. Upon opening, you will find hallmarks indicating the year and purity of the silver. The hallmarks are as follows: - Manufacturer's mark (with an 'M') - Anchor - City (this item is from Birmingham) - Lion Passant - Sterling silver. - Letter 'a' - which identifies the year of manufacture. The condition is very good. A silver polishing cloth will be provided for the buyer to use for cleaning. Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.8 cm, thickness 0.8 cm. I also have a DAMN GOOD VINTAGE design store with over 2000 items. Feel free to browse: https://www.pinkoi.com/store/damngoodvintage Due to their age, antique accessories should be stored in a ziplock bag after use. Avoid wearing them during showering, swimming, or other water-related activities. With normal use, they will last a long time.