Antique Ludwig Redlich Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Blue Enamel Fleur-de-lis For Sale

Antique Ludwig Redlich Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case Blue Enamel Fleur-de-lis

Item Specifics

FieldValueBrand / MakerLudwig Redlich & Co.CompositionSterling Silver (.925)Product TypeMatch Safe / Vesta CasePattern / ThemeFleur-de-lis / HeraldicMaterialSterling Silver & Champlevé EnamelAgeLate Victorian / ca. 1890–1895Country/Region of OriginUnited States (New York, NY)ConditionUsed (Antique with minor enamel loss—see description)📝 Detailed Item DescriptionTitle:Antique Ludwig Redlich & Co. Sterling Silver & Champlevé Enamel Fleur-de-Lis Match Safe / Vesta CaseDescription:
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible American late-Victorian sterling silver match safe (vesta case) manufactured by the renowned silversmithsLudwig Redlich & Co., dating to circa1890–1895.This exquisite pocket piece features a smooth sterling silver body decorated with24 vibrant, sky-blue champlevé enamel fleur-de-lis symbolsarranged uniformly across the front, back, and flip-top lid. The interior rim is clearly stamped with\"STERLING\"along with the numerical stamp\"3\". The bottom edge features an integrated corrugated strike plate used for lighting friction matches. The spring-loaded hinge remains functional with a snappy, tight closure.Dimensions:

• Height:2 1/2 inches
• Width:1 3/8 inches

Condition Report:
This antique piece is ingood overall conditionfor its age, displaying a rich, authentic patina and light surface marks/minor dings consistent with pocket wear over the last 130+ years. Please note there is a small spot of missing enamel on one of the fleur-de-lis accents, which is common for enamelware of this vintage. Please review the high-resolution photographs carefully, as they serve as the definitive guide to cosmetic condition.💎 Rarity & Collector Value

• Rarity Level:Rare / Highly Desirable.While basic repoussé silver match safes from this era are relatively common, specimens featuring multi-sided champlevé enamel work are much scarcer.
• Reference Book Presence:This exact design style appears in authoritative antique silver match safe catalog listings (as pictured in your reference literature underFig. 4/9 R1:1andR1:2), noted for its distinctive 24-fleur-de-lis pattern layout.
• Market Appeal:It strongly appeals to both antique silver enthusiasts and specialized \"vestaphiles\" (match safe collectors) because of the vibrant contrast of the colored enamel against the silver.

🏢 About the Company: Ludwig Redlich & Co.

• Origin:Founded by Ludwig Redlich, the firm was an upscale American silversmithing company based primarily out ofNew York City, operating during the height of the Gilded Age and the late Victorian era (late 19th to early 20th century).
• Artistry & Reputation:They were celebrated for producing high-quality personal novelties, souvenir spoons, vanity items, and pocket accessories. Their craftsmanship rivaled contemporary giants of the area like William B. Kerr & Co. and Unger Brothers.
• Collector Significance:Pieces by Ludwig Redlich are heavily sought after today because their production runs were lower than those of major industrial silver conglomerates, making surviving pieces with intricate enamel work hard to find in operational condition.

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