Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case - Chester 1909 - PPLd Maker

This elegant Edwardian sterling silver vesta case (match safe) is fully hallmarked for Chester, 1909, and made by PPLd — the mark of Payton, Pepper & Sons Ltd, a well-regarded Birmingham silversmith.
Maker's mark: PPLd
Lion Passant: Sterling silver
Shield with three wheatsheaves and a sword: Chester Assay Office
Date letter ‘J’: 1909
Approx. 4.5 cm tall x 3.5 cm wide
Classic polished silver finish with a finely engraved monogram "JSF" on the front

Hinged lid with good spring action, original jump ring for attaching to a chain or Albert watch fob
Condition is excellent for its age with only light surface wear; lid opens and shuts cleanly and securely

A superb collector’s piece or gift for a vintage enthusiast, this vesta case is a beautiful example of Edwardian craftsmanship and English silver.

The Maker Payton, Pepper & Sons Ltd (PPLd)
​The mark PPLd belongs to Payton, Pepper & Sons Ltd. They were a highly regarded firm of manufacturing silversmiths based in Birmingham and Sheffield. They were particularly well-known for small, high-quality silver "novelties" like vesta cases, medals, and jewelry.