Antique and collectible history / antique match holder

A Brief History Of A Fattorini Manufacturing Jeweller Gold And Silversmith

A Brief History Of A Fattorini Manufacturing Jeweller Gold And Silversmith

The firm was founded in 1827 by Antonio Fattorini (1797 - 1860). This remarkable company is still in business at the time of writing this post. 

In 1829 the firm was listed as a jeweller in northern England. The exact location was 18 Bazaar, Central Market, Leeds, Yorkshire. This company of manufacturing jewellers was also owned retail premises.

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A Brief History Of Vesta Cases And Match Safes

A Brief History Of Vesta Cases And Match Safes

This post will answer these questions: 

What are vesta cases?

What are match safes?

Why are they called vesta cases?

What are vestas?

How can I date a precious metal vesta case?

How can I spot a fake?

 

 

 

 

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