Rare William Hair Haseler Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case Bir.1908. in Doncaster

£49.95

CHRONOSTAR 

Posting for 13+ years

Doncaster

£49.95

Ad ID: 36112573

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Description:

Offered here and made by the famous William Hair Haseler a Sterling Silver Vesta c1908. This 111 year old antique Edwardian solid silver vesta case is of slightly curved form with spring loaded hinged lid, thumb piece, suspension loop and a match striker on the base and is in used condition. It is decorated with Acanthus leaves. It measures 41mm high by 31mm wide (excluding the ring) and 9mm thick. The weight is 20 grams. It is fully hallmarked for Sterling silver Birmingham anchor assay and date letter i for 1908. There is makers mark WHH for William Hair Haseler; W H Haseler. Reg 1864, Richmond Street, Birmingham; subsequently Vyse Street & Hylton Street, Birmingham. The lid is also hallmarked for Birmingham 1908.

History.
Liberty formed relationships with many leading English designers. In 1898, Liberty and Haseler created a formal partnership to launch the Cymric silver line under the title "Liberty and Co. (Cymric) Ltd." using freelance designers. One of those designers, Archibald Knox (1864-1933), began designing for Liberty in 1899. He focused on the new Celtic design work for the Cymric range and its pewter counterpart, known as Tudric. Haseler was responsible for making many of Knox's designs.