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What are Vesta cases used for?

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What are Vesta cases used for?
With a name borrowed from the Roman goddess for fire and the hearth, Vesta cases were used to store matches and protect them from getting wet. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Vesta cases from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case; an
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Silver Vesta Case in the Shape of an Officers Boot, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Antique Dutch silver vesta case in the shape of an officers boot. Dated circa 1870. 833 standard
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester Races, Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1898
By William Neale & Son Ltd
Located in York, GB
English sterling silver - VESTA CASE - CHESTER RACES. A full English hallmarks for Sheffield 1898
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Portrait of Dog, W J Myatt & Co
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver vesta case with enamel portrait of dog Made in Birmingham 1913 Maker: W J
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Boot Vesta Case and Taper Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a boot, an
Category

Antique 1850s Russian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

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