{"product_id":"sterling-silver-birmingham-1894-95","title":"Sterling Silver Birmingham 1894-95","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham 1894–95. Birmingham was the heart of England's silver trade during the Victorian era, and this piece exemplifies the quality and craftsmanship for which the city's assay office was renowned. Compact and elegantly proportioned, it would have been an indispensable gentleman's accessory during the height of the smoking age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case displays a beautifully developed patina consistent with its age, and retains excellent structural integrity the hinged lid opening and closing crisply, as one would expect of a well-made piece. A wonderful example of everyday Victorian luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb addition to any collection of antique silver, Victorian pocket accessories, or smoking ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1894–95 (Birmingham hallmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4cm x 4.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique — excellent for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u003c\/strong\u003e26.81g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef AG111\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Wonderland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50157402947807,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7343\/0239\/files\/IMG_5836_a662c6bc-699c-4a0e-b9de-24fe125a9e49.jpg?v=1781750198","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewonderland.nz\/products\/sterling-silver-birmingham-1894-95","provider":"Vintage Wonderland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}