{"product_id":"sterling-silver-chester-1903-04-vesta-case-london-south-west-railway","title":"Sterling Silver Chester 1903-04 Vesta Case London South West Railway","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically evocative antique sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Chester 1903–04, bearing a connection to the London \u0026amp; South Western Railway. Railway-associated silver of this kind occupies a fascinating niche where the golden age of British rail meets the golden age of English silversmithing and pieces with clear railway provenance are eagerly sought by collectors from both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe London \u0026amp; South Western Railway was one of Victorian and Edwardian England's great railway companies, operating routes across the south and south-west of England until its absorption into the Southern Railway in 1923. A vesta case associated with the LSWR would have been a prized possession perhaps a presentation piece, a staff award, or a commemorative item marking a significant occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked at the Chester assay office in 1903–04, the piece is in excellent antique condition with a beautifully developed patina and strong structural integrity throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding dual-interest collectible for enthusiasts of antique silver, Edwardian pocket accessories, or British railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chester, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1903–04 (Chester hallmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e London \u0026amp; South Western Railway\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 6cm x 3cm \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\u003e24.82g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Wonderland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50160306290911,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7343\/0239\/files\/IMG_5845.jpg?v=1781754356","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewonderland.nz\/products\/sterling-silver-chester-1903-04-vesta-case-london-south-west-railway","provider":"Vintage Wonderland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}