Antique Victorian Silver “Ho to Bed” & Match Box Holder

The match box measures 8cm long, 4cm wide, and approximately 1.5cm high plus the bun feet. The match box is hallmarked for Chester 1895, with a maker’s mark for the Birmingham silversmith Stokes & Ireland Ltd (William Henry Stokes & Arthur George Ireland). The same hallmarks are on the “go to bed”. The match box has a nicely planished finish, typical of the Arts & Crafts era, and a central vacant cartouche. Stokes & Ireland Ltd was a Birmingham silversmith company, known for producing Arts & Crafts style silverware, including tea caddies, photo frames, and other household items. They were established in 1891 by William Henry Stokes and Arthur George Ireland, and though based in Birmingham, their pieces were often assayed in Chester. The company was known for its consistently good quality and remained in business until the late 1930s. Total weight 46.9g. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post items to your country. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.