Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case By John Gilbert - Birmingham 1904 By the late 1870s

By the late 1870s

Minuscule marks to Garnets seen only under magnification and in macro photos

A poignant piece of Victoriana

claws are very solid

deep enough to hold not only a photo but if desired multiple gemstones (think shaker locket) or perhaps dried flowers which are present at the moment

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case By John Gilbert - Birmingham 1904 By the late 1870sCrafted during a time when elegance and sophistication reigned supreme, this large Sterling Silver vesta case is not only a charming reminder of days gone by but, today, a wearable and functional piece of jewellery. Manufactured and assayed in 1904, from Sterling Silver, and makers marks (we believe) for John Gilbert & Co., this large example measures 4. 8cm high x 3. 5cm wide and weighs a very substantial 27 grams, a very solid example. Engraved both