Antique Solid Silver Vesta Case Brass Sun front 1886
This has been sold through ebay so the details are for reference only
Just listed on eBay this lovely and rare solid silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham 1886(even though it has the date 1899 inscribed on the back), and I believe made by either John Hines or Joseph Hawkins, just make out the makers mark.
Product listing
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This antique silver vesta case is hallmarked Birmingham 1886(even though it has the date 1899 inscribed on the back), and I believe made by either John Hines or Joseph Hawkins, just make out the makers mark.It has a nice rounded design to the lid and bottom the striker is on the side. The case measures 58mm in length, 34mm wide and 13mm deep, weighs 23.5 grams.
The condition is pretty good but does have some bumps specifically the base, it has no splits and the lid closes fine.
This is a really nice Silver Vesta case that is rare with the brass Sun motif on the front, good one for the collector, click below and take a look, or even place a bid, you might just pick up a rare bargain.

