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George V Silver Vesta Case, H.V. Pithey & Co, 1913
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This is a high quality large George V Sterling Silver Vesta Case. The vesta is oblong with rounded corners and is decorated with vertical engine turned stripes to front and back with a circular blank cartouche on the front. The interior of the case is gilded and the back is curved to fit comfortably into a pocket.
The vesta case was made in Birmingham for H.V. Pithey & Co and dates to 1913. H.V. Pithey & Co were a London based retail silversmith who commissioned exclusive pieces from manufacturers in Birmingham to sell in their London store. They specialised in smoking accessories, desk items, sewing accessories, photo frames and small items of tableware. The company was active between around 1900 and 1925.
Condition is very good, with just one truly tiny ding above the strike plus the superficial surface wear that has to be expected after over 110 years of use. The hinge is in good order and the lid snaps shut securely. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The vesta case measures 5.5cm / 2.1ins by 4.2cm / 1.6ins and is 1cm / 0.39ins deep. It weighs in at a very respectable 42.4g / 1.49oz of solid Sterling Silver.
The hallmarks, on the inside rim of the case, are well struck and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the date letter o for 1913 and the H.V.P. & Co sponsors' mark for H.V. Pithey & Co.
Shipping in the UK is £6 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 for H.V. Pithey & Co and dates to 1913. H.V. Pithey & Co were a London based retail silversmith who commissioned exclusive pieces from manufacturers in Birmingham to sell in their London store. They specialised in smoking accessories, desk items, sewing accessories, photo frames and small items of tableware. The company was active between around 1900 and 1925.
Condition is very good, with just one truly tiny ding above the strike plus the superficial surface wear that has to be expected after over 110 years of use. The hinge is in good order and the lid snaps shut securely. Please make sure to view all the photographs.
The vesta case measures 5.5cm / 2.1ins by 4.2cm / 1.6ins and is 1cm / 0.39ins deep. It weighs in at a very respectable 42.4g / 1.49oz of solid Sterling Silver.
The hallmarks, on the inside rim of the case, are well struck and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the date letter o for 1913 and the H.V.P. & Co sponsors' mark for H.V. Pithey & Co.
Shipping in the UK is £6 by Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.
Price
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Date 1913
George V Antiques Material Silver
Origin English
Maker H V Pithey & Co
Item code as1006a2340 / IR5137
Status For Sale
£125.00 
$162.04
€150.04
$162.04
€150.04
Conversion rates as of 27/MAR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Burnell And Rowe
Private dealerOnline only
Launceston
Cornwall, England
Tel : 07393 207160
Non UK callers : +44 7393 207160
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