antiguo caja cerillas vesta plata william hammon birmingham 1864 pieza colección as reported in the press

as reported in the press of the time that the iconic temples of Egypt such as those of Abydos

with well-defined details and a patina that reflects its age

round in shape

4cm wide at its widest point

antiguo caja cerillas vesta plata william hammon birmingham 1864 pieza colección as reported in the pressElegant 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