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A 19th Century Gold Vesta Case
A 19th Century Gold Vesta Case

A 19th Century Gold Vesta Case

Located in Firenze, IT

A 19th century gold vesta case, with floral decoration, and set with sapphire and diamonds

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection. This fine antique Victorian English sterling

Category

1880s English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case (1919)
9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case (1919)

9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case (1919)

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an

Category

1910s British George V Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case (1900)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case (1900)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case (1900)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case with Royal family

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Case

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By Steinhart & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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1870s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By George Wilkinson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the

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1860s Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Vesta Case (1891)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Vesta Case (1891)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Vesta Case (1891)

By Minshull & Latimer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver fish vesta case

Category

1890s English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique Victorian

Category

1880s English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Golf English Sterling Silver Vesta Case
Edwardian Golf English Sterling Silver Vesta Case

Edwardian Golf English Sterling Silver Vesta Case

By George Houston

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with golfing interest

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case

By B&S, Birmingham 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and erotica enamel vesta case; an

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1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By Rolason Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Calling Card Vesta Case, 1887
Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Calling Card Vesta Case, 1887

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Calling Card Vesta Case, 1887

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This beautiful and rare Victorian silver vesta case is crafted in rectangular form with a flat-top

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case

By Joseph Walton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and enamel flag vesta case

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Enamel and Gilt Brass Vesta Case, circa 1880
Antique French Enamel and Gilt Brass Vesta Case, circa 1880

Antique French Enamel and Gilt Brass Vesta Case, circa 1880

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A delightful antique French vesta case (match safe), finely crafted in gilt brass and decorated

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case
Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case

Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an

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1850s Russian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Boot Vesta Case and Taper Holder
Antique Silver Boot Vesta Case and Taper Holder

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

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1850s Russian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case
Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case

Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Golf Vesta case A round antique silver golfing match safe with striker on the bottom. The match

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Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case, circa 1900
Antique French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case, circa 1900

Antique French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case, circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 14 karat gold and enamel vesta case, an addition

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case

Located in Bilzen, BE

A silver very rare horseshoe shaped vesta case decorated with niello inlays opening on 2 sides

Category

19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique French 19th Century Silver & Niello Vesta Case By A. Dubois
Antique French 19th Century Silver & Niello Vesta Case By A. Dubois

Antique French 19th Century Silver & Niello Vesta Case By A. Dubois

Located in Portland, England

This exceptional and rare antique French silver and niello vesta case dating to circa 1880 is made

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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Niello

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case

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

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Houston Antique Edwardian 1906 Sterling Silver Vesta Case
George Houston Antique Edwardian 1906 Sterling Silver Vesta Case

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

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case

By Thomas Hayes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection. This exceptional antique

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case by Adie Brothers Ltd (1922)
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case by Adie Brothers Ltd (1922)

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Vesta Case by Adie Brothers Ltd (1922)

By Adie Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an

Category

1920s English George V Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold

19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vesta case has a plain rectangular form. The body of the case is embellished with an impressive

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1890s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel “Punch” Vesta Case, Circa 1890
Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel “Punch” Vesta Case, Circa 1890

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel “Punch” Vesta Case, Circa 1890

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exceptional example of Victorian whimsy and craftsmanship, this antique silver vesta case is

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Belly Dance Erotic Scene Enamel Vesta Case, Circa 1880
Antique Victorian Belly Dance Erotic Scene Enamel Vesta Case, Circa 1880

Antique Victorian Belly Dance Erotic Scene Enamel Vesta Case, Circa 1880

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A rare and collectible antique vesta case, beautifully crafted in gilt metal and decorated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bear and Ragged Staff Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bear and Ragged Staff Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bear and Ragged Staff Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)
Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)

Antique Edwardian 9k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Vesta Case (1908)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian English

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel

By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Continental Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Shoe Design, 1895
Antique Continental Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Shoe Design, 1895

Antique Continental Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Shoe Design, 1895

Located in Montreal, QC

. In addition to the rubbed marks it has British import marks for 1896. We believe it is German. Vesta

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Gilt Metal Enamel Vesta Case Maltese Dog with Red Bow, circa 1900
Antique Gilt Metal Enamel Vesta Case Maltese Dog with Red Bow, circa 1900

Antique Gilt Metal Enamel Vesta Case Maltese Dog with Red Bow, circa 1900

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Enamel Erotic Vesta Case, French, Late 19th Century
Antique Enamel Erotic Vesta Case, French, Late 19th Century

Antique Enamel Erotic Vesta Case, French, Late 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Case By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Case By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Case By Gorham Manufacturing Company

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Portland, England

A beautifully detailed Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case richly decorated with a high-relief

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Enamel “Who The Devil Are You?" Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Enamel “Who The Devil Are You?" Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Enamel “Who The Devil Are You?" Vesta Case

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A rare and delightfully whimsical Victorian-era sterling silver vesta case, dated 1887, showcasing

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century English Gold And Sterling Silver Vesta Case/Keepsake
Early 20th Century English Gold And Sterling Silver Vesta Case/Keepsake

Early 20th Century English Gold And Sterling Silver Vesta Case/Keepsake

By Smith & Bartlam

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Early 20th Century English Gold and Sterling Silver Vesta Case/ Keepsake Pendant. It

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Pewter Vesta Case, Bull Dog's Head, Folk Art Design
Rare 19th Century Pewter Vesta Case, Bull Dog's Head, Folk Art Design

Rare 19th Century Pewter Vesta Case, Bull Dog's Head, Folk Art Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Rare Pewter Vesta Case, As a Bull Dog’s Head A very detailed and attractive piece, Match Holder

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box
19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box

19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exceptional 19th century Scottish vesta case is crafted from finely polished banded agate

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Agate, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

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. Monogram appears

Category

19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853

By Henry William Dee, Thornhill

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Hardwood Vesta Case with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century
Antique Hardwood Vesta Case with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century

Antique Hardwood Vesta Case with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality antique Vesta case, all handmade from various hardwoods and having well

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

Japanese Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo. The Vesta Case extensively decorated with gold flower borders

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Silver and Shibayama tobacco box with combination vesta case lid
Silver and Shibayama tobacco box with combination vesta case lid

Silver and Shibayama tobacco box with combination vesta case lid

Located in London, GB

A very fine and rare silver shibayama tobacco and combination vesta case lid and strikers on pot

Category

1910s English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

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

Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches A very good looking, well made and decorative

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1880s European High Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Enamel "Home Sweet Home" 925 Silver Vesta Case, 1890
Antique Victorian Enamel "Home Sweet Home" 925 Silver Vesta Case, 1890

Antique Victorian Enamel "Home Sweet Home" 925 Silver Vesta Case, 1890

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A charming and highly collectible Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case, featuring a

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Antique Vesta Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique vesta cases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique vesta cases available were constructed with great care. Antique vesta cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique vesta cases made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique vesta cases over the years, but those made by Sampson Mordan & Co., John Millward Banks and Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Vesta Cases?

Antique vesta cases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Questions About Antique Vesta Cases
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Vesta cases or vesta boxes are small portable boxes to protect matches and make sure they stay dry, which is why they are also known as match safes. They are named after the Roman goddess of the hearth, Vesta.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vesta cases were invented in the early 18th century, shortly after the 1826 advent of the friction “lucifer” matches, which could spontaneously ignite and even explode from friction. Vesta cases were developed to hold the matches to protect them from friction — and the match-holder from danger. Small and compact, these cases typically had a hinged lid and were usually made of gold or silver, and they ranged from very plain to highly ornate. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vesta cases from top sellers worldwide.