{"product_id":"sterling-silver-george-unite-birmingham-1901-02","title":"Sterling Silver George Unite Birmingham 1901-02 Laleham Regatta 1902","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinguished antique sterling silver vesta case by George Unite, hallmarked Birmingham 1901–02, and engraved to commemorate the Laleham Regatta of 1902. George Unite \u0026amp; Sons was one of Birmingham's most respected and prolific silversmiths, operating from the mid-19th century and renowned for the exceptional quality of their small silverware and accessories. A maker's mark from Unite is a mark of genuine pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Laleham Regatta engraving elevates this piece beyond a fine example of silversmithing into a genuine historical artefact — a tangible connection to Edwardian sporting and social life on the river. Laleham, on the Thames in Surrey, was a popular venue for regattas during the Edwardian era, and presentation pieces such as this were awarded or gifted to mark the occasion. The story behind this vesta is as compelling as the object itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked in the first year of the Edwardian era, the piece displays the refined craftsmanship and attention to detail for which George Unite was celebrated, with a beautifully developed patina and excellent structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb example of named English silversmithing with rare provenance — an outstanding acquisition for collectors of antique silver, Birmingham makers' pieces, Edwardian sporting memorabilia, or Thames regatta history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Unite, Birmingham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1901–02 (Birmingham hallmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laleham Regatta 1902\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 5cmx 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\u003e37.93g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef Ag141\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Wonderland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50159413461215,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7343\/0239\/files\/IMG_5826_82e0049f-ef4b-4598-93c2-09a202cd4469.jpg?v=1781753108","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewonderland.nz\/products\/sterling-silver-george-unite-birmingham-1901-02","provider":"Vintage Wonderland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}