Victorian Silver Heart Vesta Case Pendant bespoke A cushion shaped engraved floral

A cushion shaped engraved floral gold band borders a central locket compartment with intricately woven locket of hair behind glass

which will remain there

and it's particularly substantial at 51

The inner band is fully hallmarked from the Chester assay office

Victorian Silver Heart Vesta Case Pendant bespoke A cushion shaped engraved floralDATE: Victorian, c. 1898 A cool oversized antique vesta case, modelled as a heart and crafted in sterling silver throughout. The top flips open to hold your matches, and there's a striker on the side. The heart is hand chased, back and front, with the initials LJW. With English hallmarks for Birmingham 1898. MEASUREMENTS 5. 7 x 4. 8cm 1. 8cm depth WEIGHT 34. 2g MARKS English hallmarks for Sterling Silver, Birmingham 1898 CONDITION Excellent