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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box (1889)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box (1889)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box (1889)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

; an addition to our range of collectable silver vesta boxes and cases. This exceptional antique

Category

1880s English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box

Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910

Tan Leather Case, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

, the ink pot and matching vesta case. Circa 1910. Dimensions: 37.5 cm/14¾ inches (width) x 31.75 cm/12

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1910s British Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Brass

GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1905 Austria Mechanical Vesta Wick Case In 900 Sterling Silver
GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1905 Austria Mechanical Vesta Wick Case In 900 Sterling Silver

GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1905 Austria Mechanical Vesta Wick Case In 900 Sterling Silver

By Georg Adam Scheid

Located in Miami, FL

A mechanical vesta case designed by Georg Adam Scheid. This is a fabulous mechanical vesta case

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

MEIJI 1890 Japanese Monkey-Shaped Vesta Matches Case In Gilt Gold Brass
MEIJI 1890 Japanese Monkey-Shaped Vesta Matches Case In Gilt Gold Brass

MEIJI 1890 Japanese Monkey-Shaped Vesta Matches Case In Gilt Gold Brass

Located in Miami, FL

-barrels hinge, a snap closure system and striated lines for rasp the matches. Vesta Boxes Vesta cases

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze

HAVANA 1900 Antique Cigars-Shaped Vesta Box In 18Kt Gold Plated Bronze
HAVANA 1900 Antique Cigars-Shaped Vesta Box In 18Kt Gold Plated Bronze

HAVANA 1900 Antique Cigars-Shaped Vesta Box In 18Kt Gold Plated Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

matches. Vesta Boxes Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them dry

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, Bronze

GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel
GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel

GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel

Located in Miami, FL

phosphorus. Antique Vesta Cases were made popular in Victorian times where they were worn on a chatelaine

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife
Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife

Located in Miami, FL

Mechanical vesta case designed by the Kellner Brothers Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case

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1880s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A figured oak and brass late 19th Century smoker's companion
A figured oak and brass late 19th Century smoker's companion

A figured oak and brass late 19th Century smoker's companion

Located in Reepham, GB

vesta case to the front, and a drawer and faux drawer with hidden escutcheons to the rear, the whole on

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Late 19th Century Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

By James Barclay Hennell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's

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1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Travelling Or Carriage Lamp - London 1895
Antique Sterling Silver Travelling Or Carriage Lamp - London 1895

Antique Sterling Silver Travelling Or Carriage Lamp - London 1895

By Thomas Wheeler

Located in London, London

Silver Travelling Lamp, is in the Industrialist style, and features an integral vesta case and strike

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1890s English Industrial Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis Kuppenheim 1900 Germany Neo Classic Vesta Oval Box In .900 Silver Pill Box
Louis Kuppenheim 1900 Germany Neo Classic Vesta Oval Box In .900 Silver Pill Box

Louis Kuppenheim 1900 Germany Neo Classic Vesta Oval Box In .900 Silver Pill Box

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Miami, FL

are very wanted. Vesta boxes Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Novelty Smokers Companion Carriage
19th Century Novelty Smokers Companion Carriage

19th Century Novelty Smokers Companion Carriage

Located in London, by appointment only

lid encloses two compartments, with a pipe rack and vesta case to the front, and a drawer and faux

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Oak

Karl Rössler 1890 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver 18Kt Gold And Niello
Karl Rössler 1890 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver 18Kt Gold And Niello

Karl Rössler 1890 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver 18Kt Gold And Niello

By Karl Rössler 1

Located in Miami, FL

Austro-Hungarian empire mechanical vesta tinder case made by Karl Rössler Beautiful antique fusee

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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920
Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920

Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920

Located in London, GB

compartment and fuselage cigar-case, further fitted with four plain cvlindrical ashtravs and vesta case with

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Early 20th Century German Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Leather

Antique Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Vesta or Matchsafe
Antique Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Vesta or Matchsafe

Antique Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Vesta or Matchsafe

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese export silver vesta or matchsafe. By Wang Hing & Co. of Hong Kong

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Vesta Match Strike Case, circa 1920's
Antique Silver Vesta Match Strike Case, circa 1920's

Antique Silver Vesta Match Strike Case, circa 1920's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique Silver Plate Vesta and Match Case from the Early 20th Century. This charming case has a

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Early 20th Century English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver Plate

Brass Vesta Match Case in the Shape of a Pig
Brass Vesta Match Case in the Shape of a Pig

Brass Vesta Match Case in the Shape of a Pig

Located in Delft, NL

A brass vesta match case in the shape of a pig A small vesta match case in brass. The small pig

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Late 19th Century European Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by J. & R. Griffin
Set of Six Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by J. & R. Griffin

Set of Six Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by J. & R. Griffin

Located in York, GB

, and vesta cases. Assay Office: While based in Birmingham, much of their work was sent to the Chester

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1890s English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

Located in Miami, FL

pocket box that combine a cigarettes case, a vesta box for matches and a striker lighter. The case was

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905
Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905

By Marks & Cohen

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian Continental novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a flat sleeping pig

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case
Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case

Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case

By Brownett & Jones

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta case made in the form of a shotgun cartridge with leather

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1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907
Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very unusual Edwardian silver Vesta Case of plain rounded rectangular form, the interior fitted

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

English Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester Races, Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1898
English Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester Races, Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1898

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

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913
Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913

Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913

By John Millward Banks

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality early 20th century silver and enamel vesta case of flat-top rectangular form with

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1910s English Other Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913
Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913

Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913

By John Millward Banks

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality early 20th century silver and enamel vesta case of flat-top rectangular form with

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1910s English Other Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913
Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913

Early 20th Century Silver and Enamel Pheasant Vesta Case, Chester, 1913

By John Millward Banks

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality early 20th century silver and enamel vesta case of flat-top rectangular form with

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1910s English Other Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silk

Patriz Huber for Martin Mayer Art Nouveau Green Agate Silver Vesta Case Pendant
Patriz Huber for Martin Mayer Art Nouveau Green Agate Silver Vesta Case Pendant

Patriz Huber for Martin Mayer Art Nouveau Green Agate Silver Vesta Case Pendant

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Patriz Huber for Martin Mayer Art Nouveau Green Agate Silver Vesta Case Pendant Silver 800, green

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Agate, Silver

George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass
George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass

George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine and unusual George V silver Opisometer map measuring tool combined with a Vesta case and a

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1910s English Other Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver and Essex Crystal Dog Kennel Vesta Case 'Bull Dog', London 1881
Victorian Silver and Essex Crystal Dog Kennel Vesta Case 'Bull Dog', London 1881

Victorian Silver and Essex Crystal Dog Kennel Vesta Case 'Bull Dog', London 1881

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine Victorian novelty silver and Essex rock crystal vesta case, modelled as a slatted

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1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case ‘Sappho’, circa 1900
Late 19th Century French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case ‘Sappho’, circa 1900

Late 19th Century French Gold and Enamel Vesta Case ‘Sappho’, circa 1900

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A late 19th century French gold and enamel Vesta case of rectangular form with sloping sprung

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Late 19th Century European Other Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

George V Novelty Silver Beaded Golf Ball Vesta Case, Henry William Sparrow, 1920
George V Novelty Silver Beaded Golf Ball Vesta Case, Henry William Sparrow, 1920

George V Novelty Silver Beaded Golf Ball Vesta Case, Henry William Sparrow, 1920

By William Henry Sparrow

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An early 20th century novelty silver Vesta case made in the form of a beaded golf ball, the centre

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1920s English Other Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver and Enamel Horses Head Vesta Case by George Heath London, 1890
Victorian Silver and Enamel Horses Head Vesta Case by George Heath London, 1890

Victorian Silver and Enamel Horses Head Vesta Case by George Heath London, 1890

By George Heath

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality Victorian silver and enamel Vesta case of rounded rectangular form with sprung

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1890s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Rare Victorian Silver Patent Bi-Valve Vesta Case, by Moritz Wolfsky London, 1889
Rare Victorian Silver Patent Bi-Valve Vesta Case, by Moritz Wolfsky London, 1889

Rare Victorian Silver Patent Bi-Valve Vesta Case, by Moritz Wolfsky London, 1889

By Moritz Wolfsky

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An unusual Victorian patent silver Bi-Valve Vesta case of plain rounded rectangular form, hinged

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1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

George V Shagreen Mounted Silver Double Table Vesta Case By A W Hardiman 1923
George V Shagreen Mounted Silver Double Table Vesta Case By A W Hardiman 1923

George V Shagreen Mounted Silver Double Table Vesta Case By A W Hardiman 1923

By Arthur William Hardiman

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality early 20th century shagreen mounted silver double Table Vesta Case of "binocular

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1920s English George V Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Fabergé Gold Case by Holmström St. Petersburg before 1899
Fabergé Gold Case by Holmström St. Petersburg before 1899

Fabergé Gold Case by Holmström St. Petersburg before 1899

By August Wilhem Holmström, Karl Fabergé

Located in Paris, FR

engraved with a sunburst reeded pattern. The end with a vesta case compartment. Violet and yellow tinder

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1890s Russian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold

Lady's Travelling Case
Lady's Travelling Case

Lady's Travelling Case

Unavailable|$12,700 / set

Lady's Travelling Case

Located in London, GB

, vesta case; atomizer, easel mirror with leather sleeve; wash hand basin; various brushes and hand mirror

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19th Century British Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873
Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

design in 1874 for a number of possible uses (see images) including a light box (vesta case), an etui, a

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1870s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

19th Century Silver Travel Lamp
19th Century Silver Travel Lamp

19th Century Silver Travel Lamp

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in New York, NY

for stability. Beneath the doors and heat grill is positioned a vesta case and the underside of the

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver

Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp
Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp

Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in New York, NY

fitting for stability. Beneath the doors and heat grill is positioned a vesta case and the underside of

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19th Century English Antique Vesta Cases

Art Nouveau Charles Murat Vesta Case
Art Nouveau Charles Murat Vesta Case

Art Nouveau Charles Murat Vesta Case

Located in Portland, England

floral vesta case. The vesta is of the highest quality and made by the master silversmith Charles Murat

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Gold Vesta Case, Chester, 1905
Antique Gold Vesta Case, Chester, 1905

Antique Gold Vesta Case, Chester, 1905

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare Antique Gold Vesta Case, Chester 1905. Beautifully hammered design with vacant cartouche to

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Early 1900s Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Vesta Case

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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1840s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vesta Case - Antique Edwardian
Sterling Silver Vesta Case - Antique Edwardian

Sterling Silver Vesta Case - Antique Edwardian

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case depicting

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Suitcase Vesta Case
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Suitcase Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Suitcase Vesta Case

By S. Blanckensee & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Vesta Case, Chester, 1905
Antique Gold Vesta Case, Chester, 1905

Antique Gold Vesta Case, Chester, 1905

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique gold Vesta case, Chester 1905. Beautifully hammered design with vacant cartouche to front

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Gold

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case

By William J. Holmes 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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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.