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Match Safe Vesta

Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique petite bronze dragon / griffin pattern repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Bronze

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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Antique Early 1900s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Silver

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cricket Vesta Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Golf / Cricket Bakelite Vesta Case. A rare Victorian vesta case, match safe with striker. The
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20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Bakelite

Cricket Vesta Case
Cricket Vesta Case
H 1.97 in W 1.42 in D 0.52 in
Antique Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
By George Heath
Located in Newark, England
America the more original term “match safes” was used. Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by weight of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
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H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 1.88 in
Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver
By Louis Kuppenheim, Hans Christiansen
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco set of case and vesta matches box by Louis Kuppenheim. A beautiful set comprising of a
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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24 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
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Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 'Hunting' Drinks Set, 1920s
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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By Wallace Silversmiths
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Set of 3 Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Butter Pats
By Tiffany & Co.
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By Spode
Located in London, GB
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Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
By Asprey International Limited, Asprey & Garrard Limited, Charles & George Asprey
Located in GB
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Charles II Walnut, Mulberry Marquetry Cabinet, Gilt Stand, 17th C H.F. du Pont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Very Rare 1964 Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Pin Tray of a Foxes Head
By Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
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Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Late 19th century sterling silver skull and serpent match safe (Vesta
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Silver Vesta Case, Pocket Match Safes for Shabbat Lights
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver vesta case, pocket match safes, made in England, 1864. Engraved on the cover with
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Antique 1860s English Religious Items

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Silver

Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta match safe, William Kerr circa 1900. Repousse relief
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889
By Thornhill
Located in London, GB
silver vesta case or match safe in the form of a violin case. The case has terrific detailing in sterling
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Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello
By Ivan Ivanovich Futikin
Located in Miami, FL
1871. This is a match safe holder vesta striker and match box combined with wick holder. It was crafted
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Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Located in San Diego, CA
American sterling silver repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over fish design on both
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Late 19th century sterling silver match safe (Vesta) with Mermaids
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s
By George W. Shiebler & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare antique sterling silver repoussé match safe / vesta with shell decoration by George
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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Antique Early 1900s English Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Repousse Frog Form Match Safe by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice American silver plated match safe / vesta by Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence
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Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine antique American Arts & Crafts sterling match safe or Vesta with hand hammered design overall
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with
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Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique French Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Box, circa 1895
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
. Vesta cases, vesta boxes, or pocket match safes or matchsafes were small portable boxes, made in a great
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Antique 1890s French Romantic Tobacco Accessories

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Enamel, Silver

Antique Scandinavian Enameled Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Neoclassical Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. The match safe has a hinged lid and is composed of sterling silver with a vermeil wash. The exterior
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Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Match Safe Vesta For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic match safe vesta available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every match safe vesta was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the match safe vesta you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each match safe vesta bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made match safe vesta has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company and Joseph Gloster are consistently popular.

How Much is a Match Safe Vesta?

The average selling price for a match safe vesta at 1stDibs is $885, while they’re typically $159 on the low end and $2,390 for the highest priced.
Questions About Match Safe Vesta
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A match safe is a small portable box that is designed to hold matches and keep them dry. In the early 19th century, these boxes were very popular since matches were known to ignite unexpectedly when carried without a protective cover.