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Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional antique Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case or match safe featuring an ornate repoussé design with flowing organic scrollwork surrounding a central blank cartouche and...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300
Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300

Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by F.S Gilbert & Co, with monogram.

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910
English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910

English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A fine and highly decorative English sterling silver vesta case (match safe), hallmarked in London around the turn of the 20th century.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Austrian Hammered Sterling, Diamond and Sapphire Cigarette Case and Match Holder
Austrian Hammered Sterling, Diamond and Sapphire Cigarette Case and Match Holder

Austrian Hammered Sterling, Diamond and Sapphire Cigarette Case and Match Holder

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous Austrian Hungarian hammered sterling- rose diamond and sapphire cigarette and match holder. Gilded inside has a decorative monogram on the on the back.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches A very good looking,...

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1880s European High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Edwardian Novelty Soccer Football Vesta Case Match Holder, 1907
Sterling Silver Edwardian Novelty Soccer Football Vesta Case Match Holder, 1907

Sterling Silver Edwardian Novelty Soccer Football Vesta Case Match Holder, 1907

Located in Perth, AU

Rare sterling silver novelty vesta case with striker used for wax matches in the shape of a football with Edwardian football players carved in relief.

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Match Strike / Vesta Case, 1910
Antique English Sterling Silver Match Strike / Vesta Case, 1910

Antique English Sterling Silver Match Strike / Vesta Case, 1910

Located in Bath, GB

A very smart and very elegant kidney shaped vesta case or match striker made from a heavy gauge of English sterling silver.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Silver

Archibald Knox Cymric Sterling Silver Vesta Matches Case Liberty's & Co Enamel
Archibald Knox Cymric Sterling Silver Vesta Matches Case Liberty's & Co Enamel

Archibald Knox Cymric Sterling Silver Vesta Matches Case Liberty's & Co Enamel

By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Archibald Knox Cymric Liberty & Co Sterling Silver and Enamel vesta case A stunning and very collectable piece of Liberty...

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta Case Match Holder 1904 Erotic Nude
Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta Case Match Holder 1904 Erotic Nude

Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta Case Match Holder 1904 Erotic Nude

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique silver and enamel vesta case / match holder. This Vesta has a richly colored enameled image on the front showing a nude woman wrapped in pink fabric against a rich g...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889
Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889

By Thornhill

Located in London, GB

A gift to the renowned 19th century violinist and musicologist Johannes Wolff, a rare sterling silver vesta case or match safe in the form of a violin case.

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19th Century British Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

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H 3.3 in W 1.5 in D 3.3 in

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

By George W. Shiebler & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Shiebler sterling silver match safe / vesta case in gold vermeil in beautiful leaf design from the late 19th / early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Engraved Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1886
Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Engraved Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1886

Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Engraved Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1886

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique late Victorian engraved sterling silver vesta match case, George Goodman, Birmingham, 1886.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver
Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver

Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver

Located in Montreal, QC

Superb Rare Antique Figural Vesta Case Match Safe in the form of a Tooth with a Pig/Hog on top of hinged lid. Top lifts up to store matches; striker on the side of claw. Circa: 1890...

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Vesta Match Case Locket, Birmingham 1903 C & Co
Silver Vesta Match Case Locket, Birmingham 1903 C & Co

Silver Vesta Match Case Locket, Birmingham 1903 C & Co

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare combination silver Vesta locket, Birmingham 1903 C & Co. The vesta with hidden hinged front, opening to reveal an interior locket, hinged cover, striker beneath. All richly deco...

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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case, circa 1875
Tiffany Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case, circa 1875

Tiffany Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case, circa 1875

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Exceptional nineteenth century silver vesta case by Tiffany. Stamped with date letter M which, together with its pattern number, dates it circa 1875. It is also engraved with the nam...

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1870s American Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling  Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern
Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling  Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern

By Tiffany & Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Match Safe with Raindrop–Shagreen Surface, circa 1884 Description: A refined and sculptural example of American Aesthetic silver des...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Match Safe
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Match Safe

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Match Safe

Located in Stamford, CT

This match safe is made of the finest and most pure sterling silver known as sterline. The front and back are embossed with raised images in high relief. . On the front is a woman of...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, ON

Very Fine quality Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr C.1900. Repousse relief depicting as the central theme on one side, an attractive nude female being ador...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909
Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909

Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909

By Joseph Gloster

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Joseph Gloster sterling silver match safe/vesta case. Art Noveau leaf/floral pattern with diagonal blank space for monogram, side ring on narrow side, striker on bottom.

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Early 1900s English Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

VESTA CASE 1920 Germany Art Deco Matches Box In 14Kt Gold & Sterling Silver
VESTA CASE 1920 Germany Art Deco Matches Box In 14Kt Gold & Sterling Silver

VESTA CASE 1920 Germany Art Deco Matches Box In 14Kt Gold & Sterling Silver

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Miami, FL

A vesta matches box in gold and sterling attributed to Louis Kuppenheim.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Vesta Match Case London 1876 William Summers
Antique Silver Vesta Match Case London 1876 William Summers

Antique Silver Vesta Match Case London 1876 William Summers

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique silver Vesta London 1876 William Summers. Plain rectangular form, striker on base, one side engraved possibly JMC 1878. Measures: 1.75 x 1.00 inches. Item Weight: 24.90. Good...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Make it part of the biblot in a library or on top of a mantel (fireplace) fireplace. A magnificent sterling silver engraved Match case box Holder . Perfect gift for a collector can ...

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19th Century European Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift LA CA
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift LA CA

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Make it part of the biblot in a library or on top of a mantel (fireplace) fireplace. A magnificent sterling silver engraved case Holder wooden matches for your cigarettes.

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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

Miniature Leather and Sterling Silver Flask Vesta Case, Hallmarked 1894
Miniature Leather and Sterling Silver Flask Vesta Case, Hallmarked 1894

Miniature Leather and Sterling Silver Flask Vesta Case, Hallmarked 1894

Located in London, GB

A wonderful leather covered and sterling silver vesta match case with striking plate to the base, in the form of a miniature drinking flask.

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1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver

An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of a Devil’s Head
An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of a Devil’s Head

An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of a Devil’s Head

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An amusing sterling silver novelty vesta case / match safe in the form of a devil's head.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Garnet Sterling Silver Match Safe
Antique Garnet Sterling Silver Match Safe

Antique Garnet Sterling Silver Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique sterling silver figural shoe match safe. Set with fifteen faceted garnets. 3" x 1 1/2." Excellent condition. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and di...

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1890s American Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Garnet, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Match Box
Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Match Box

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case and Match Box

Located in New York, NY

Small sterling silver cigarette case and match box, with gilt interior, engraved boar and tree, hallmarked Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unger Brothers Sterling Indian Chief Match Safe
Unger Brothers Sterling Indian Chief Match Safe

Unger Brothers Sterling Indian Chief Match Safe

By Unger Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver hinged match safe. The front of the case is a figural "Indian Head" in full feather regalia.

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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case with Match Holder/Striker
Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case with Match Holder/Striker

Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case with Match Holder/Striker

Located in New York, NY

A silver reeded cigarette case, the front and side applied with various gold initials, the back applied with coats-of-arms in enamel. The case has a silk pull and a match holder/stri...

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20th Century Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe
Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe

By Schiebler

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully designed cigarette case and match safe in sterling silver. Very cleverly designed with the backpack straps and the rolled blanket detailing.

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19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vesta with Bulldog Motif
Sterling Silver Vesta with Bulldog Motif

Sterling Silver Vesta with Bulldog Motif

By Henry Matthews

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver vesta case (for matches) with bulldog motif, hallmarked Birmingham 1906 by Henry Matthew.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection This fine antique ...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Match Case

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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Antique Sterling Silver Match Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sterling silver match case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique sterling silver match case — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique sterling silver match case — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique sterling silver match case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique sterling silver match case that is appealing in its simplicity, but Archibald Knox, Joseph Gloster and Liberty & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Sterling Silver Match Case?

The average selling price for an antique sterling silver match case at 1stDibs is $850, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.