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Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler

$595
£454.91
€523.96
CA$833.78
A$930.83
CHF 487.74
MX$11,394.32
NOK 6,194.34
SEK 5,840.48
DKK 3,910.39

About the Item

A fine Edwardian figural matchsafe or vesta. In sterling silver. In the shape of a heart. Made by William Hair Haseler of Birmingham, England in 1898. With engraved leaf decoration throughout, an striker to the side, a sturdy hinge, and an internal spring. Engraved with a monogramed shield cartouche to the front. Simply a wonderful antique silver vesta! Date: 1898 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: William Hair Hasseler Marks: Marked to the rim with W.H.H. for William Hair Hasseler / lion passant for sterling / Y for 1898 (the mark is reversed) / anchor for Birmingham. Fineness: Marked Sterling for silver fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 40.3 mm Width: ca. 36.2 mm Depth: ca. 13.8 mm Weight: ca. 17.84 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    William Hair Hasseler
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    17.84 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.59 in (40.3 mm)Width: 1.43 in (36.2 mm)Depth: 0.55 in (13.8 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1898
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1302025192356DSAINVCHJA251stDibs: LU849325595032

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