Description
Sterling Silver Matchbook Case by Wilmot Manufacturing Co 1921
A clean and understated early 20th-century sterling silver matchbook cover, featuring a plain, functional design to both front and back. Pieces of this type were intended for everyday use and reflect the restrained aesthetic typical of the period.
This example was made by Wilmot Manufacturing Co and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921, placing it in the post-Edwardian era when silver smoking and match accessories were particularly popular.
- Item: Sterling Silver Matchbook Cover / Case
- Maker: Wilmot Manufacturing Co
- Origin: Birmingham, England
-Material: Solid Sterling Silver
- Hallmarks:
-Birmingham assay mark
-Date letter “W” – 1921
- Dimensions:
-Approximately 6 cm x 4.4 cm
- Total Weight: 32.87 grams
This matchbook cover has a simple, well-proportioned form with smooth surfaces, allowing the quality and weight of the silver to speak for itself. The interior is plain and no matches are present.
Silver matchbook covers from this period are increasingly collectible, particularly examples with clear hallmarks and a timeless, unadorned design.
Condition
Good antique condition for its age.
-Visible signs of age and use
-Minor dings and surface scratches consistent with age
-No splits or repairs observed
The piece would benefit from a good clean, though it presents well overall.
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