{"product_id":"wide-vesta-case","title":"T.H. Hazlewood \u0026 Co Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham 1919, Full-Surface Foliate Engraving, Blank Cartouche, George V, Maker Ceased 1923","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirmingham. 1919. Full surface. No name in the cartouche. Hazlewood closed four years later.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA George V sterling silver vesta case by T.H. Hazlewood \u0026amp; Co, hallmarked Birmingham 1919: a square-cushion form with softly rounded corners, the entire exterior surface covered in densely packed flat-engraved foliate and floral spray decoration — small leaves, stems, and flower heads scattered continuously across both faces and the sides, no plain ground left showing. The engraving is fine and close, the pattern consistent and well-executed across the full field. A plain polished oval cartouche is reserved to the front face within the engraved surround, left blank and un-monogrammed: the piece was engraved but never personalised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple wire suspension ring is fitted to the upper left corner, allowing the case to be worn on a chatelaine or watch chain. The serrated milled striker edge runs the full base perimeter and is intact. The hinge and closure operate cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne surface dent is present to the upper area of the front face, within the engraved field: a visible compression with associated surface disturbance to the surrounding engraving. The dent is more prominent than a plain-surface dent would be, as the disruption reads against the engraved ground. It is fully documented in the photographs and the piece is priced to reflect this honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eT.H. Hazlewood \u0026amp; Co was a Birmingham silversmith and jewellery manufacturer active in the early 20th century, ceasing trade around 1923-24. A 1919 Birmingham piece from a maker with a four-year remaining production window carries the particular interest of late output from a now-closed workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Particulars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: T.H. Hazlewood \u0026amp; Co, Birmingham; ceased trading c.1923-24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: Birmingham assay office anchor; sterling lion passant; date letter 1919 (u); maker's mark T.H.H \u0026amp; Co — full set struck to interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Square-cushion vesta case; softly rounded corners; wire suspension ring; serrated milled striker base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Full-surface flat-engraved foliate and floral spray to all exterior faces; plain polished reserved cartouche to front face, un-monogrammed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good. One surface dent to upper front face within engraved field, visible against engraved ground; fully documented in photographs. Hinge, closure, and striker intact and functional. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: English, Birmingham, George V, 1919\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour years of production left when this was made. They didn't know that. They engraved every surface anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrives carefully wrapped as a vault relic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55004344779091,"sku":"VKVVC-H001","price":162.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_8151.jpg?v=1789934724","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/wide-vesta-case","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}