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What is a Victorian vesta case?
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A vesta case is a small box that’s designed to hold matches. The name Vesta is taken from the Roman goddess of the hearth. Interestingly, in the 1830s, friction matches became as popular as strike-anywhere matches. However, they were unstable and could combust at any time, so a case to hold and protect the individual matches was necessary. Shop a range of antique and vintage vesta cases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case (1900)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London, 1905
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case; an addition to our theatrical related silverware collection
This fine antique Edwardian Eng...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case Boot with Taper Holder, Circa 1855
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a boot.
Category
Antique 1850s Russian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
George Houston Antique Edwardian 1906 Sterling Silver Vesta Case
By George Houston
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and collectable antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with billiard interest, an addition to our sports related silverware collection.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Art Nouveau Design, France, 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique sterling silver match safe, also known as a vesta case, is a finely crafted example of Art Nouveau design dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
By Rolason Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
