Auction 27, October 26, The Falling Bid
Sun, Oct 26, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 253
Charles Edward Soloman Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case
Estimate: $150 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $1,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $5,000 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
A finely engraved sterling silver vesta case featuring an ornate scrolling foliate design. The case is monogrammed with intertwined initials, suggesting it was a personalized item from its era. The hinged lid opens to reveal an interior compartment for storing matches, and the bottom edge has a strike plate for igniting matches. It includes a small suspension loop, allowing it to be attached to a chain or chatelaine.
Medium: Sterling silver
Origin: 1896 Birmingham England, by Charles Edward Soloman silversmiths
Dimensions: L2in W2in approx
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