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Help with maker I.D. and age- Match Case

Discussion in 'Silver' started by Jim Sayre, Jun 5, 2021.

  1. Jim Sayre

    Jim Sayre New Member

    I obtained the item here recently and know little about it. I believe it is a Sterling Match Case. Can someone assist with explanation of the marks by the maker and estimating the age. Thank you. 20210605_111628.jpg
     

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    Jim Sayre, Jun 5, 2021
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  2. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    Birmingham 1894, maker probably Minshull & Latimer.

    The M&L is the sponsors mark, the lion signifies Sterling silver, the anchor is for the Birmingham assay office (UK) and the 'u' is the date letter.

    Edit: Just to add we call these a Vesta Case in the trade
     
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    Ce BCA, Jun 5, 2021
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