antiguo caja cerillas vesta plata william hammon birmingham 1864 lilac color discovered amongst the stock of

discovered amongst the stock of a French haberdashery that operated between 1900 and 1940

**Vases: They measure 4 cm high and have an approximate diameter of 3

Antique purse made of mother-of-pearl

Its gently curved square shape and natural patina lend a touch of classic elegance

antiguo caja cerillas vesta plata william hammon birmingham 1864 lilac color discovered amongst the stock ofElegant matchbox, also known as a Vesta, made of sterling silver with hallmarks of a lion passant and anchor of Birmingham, dated 1864, crafted by the silversmith William Hammon (WH, trademark registered in 1863). The letter "P" on its hallmark indicates the year 1864. On the back, we find the "BIRKS" hallmark of Henry & Sons Ltd., a Canadian silversmith licensed by the London Assay Office. This suggests that its origin may be London and that the