Antique Victorian sterling silver vesta with marks for Birmingham, 1882, Joseph Hayes Taylor. Taylor was active from 1879 to 1881, and his premises were on Spencer Street, Birmingham; this vesta would have been among the last that he produced, being assayed after July by the Birmingham Assay Office when the date letter would have changed over to 1882.
Engraved with inscription “(To) Fred from Argles on his 21st Birthday, Oct 31st 1884” and striker to bottom.
Price marked at $600 AUD.
Measurements: 4.7cm by 2.5, 1.8cm depth. 32.3 grams.
Very good antique condition; wear to engraving as pictured. Otherwise minor wear overall commensurate with age. Marks crisp and clear (including duty and year marks stamped within lid).
