The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Unusual Victorian silver vesta / sovereign holder.

The overall dimensions are 50 x 55 x 15mm deep so a good substantial piece. The top section comprises a vesta which is hallmarked underneath the edge of the hinged lid for Birmingham 1897 with a maker’s mark of JH, it is difficult to identify the maker as many Birmingham silversmiths registered similar marks.

The bottom of the vesta has a push in button which opens the hinged cover to reveal two sprung requisites for full size sovereigns. Both the discs and the surrounds have silver marks, as does the inside of the cover.

The front of the vesta has the initials of a previous owner, CHL.

The vesta is in lovely condition, just a slight hint of unevenness but nothing too serious at all.

The vesta comes in a new presentation box.


ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (excluding Northern Ireland).

Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country.

The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the \'Buy Securely\' button on each listing page.

We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.