• Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
  • Portacerillas de plata birmingham con grabado victoriano arthur cook 1900.
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Arthur Cook Sterling Silver Birmingham Matchbox with Victorian Engraving, ca. 1900

Arthur Cook Sterling Silver Birmingham Matchbox with Victorian Engraving, ca. 1900

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This beautiful antique matchbox is crafted from Birmingham sterling silver and dates from around 1900. Its design features intricate Victorian engraving with floral and geometric details, and a central monogram with the initials "WGA", giving the piece a personal and historical touch.

On the inner rim, this matchbox bears the Birmingham hallmark, featuring the lion mark (for sterling silver), the anchor (symbol of the city of Birmingham), and the letter of the year, as well as the initials "AC" identifying the silversmith Arthur Cook, who was renowned for his fine silverwork at the time. The design includes a small retaining ring to allow the matchbox to be hung, a common feature on these utilitarian items of the period.

Silver matches like this one were an essential item in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when friction matches began to gain popularity and carrying them in a secure case was a sign of style and refinement. This match not only serves that purpose but is also a collector's item, ideal for those who appreciate the history of silverware and the elegance of Victorian accessories.

Characteristics:
Dimensions:
It has a length of 4.1 cm and a width of 3.2 cm.
Approximate measurements.
*Total weight: 20.16 grams
**Composition:
Main material: Silver
Type of stamping: With visible punch.
Acid test: Performed.
Other materials: No.

 
**Additional details: The items are not new and show signs of use and dents. Please examine the photographs carefully. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Pay attention to the details!

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What you are buying (important)

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Patina and cleaning

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