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2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century
2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century

2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century

$1,533

H 2.17 in W 0.99 in D 0.28 in

2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century 2 Silver match vestas, Dutch silver, Silver Hallmarked

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861
19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861

19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861

$875

H 2.56 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in

19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 1861 Dutch Silver match vesta in octagonal shape with

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Tobacco Accessories

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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

$450

H 1.07 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse 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

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box
19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box

19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique 19th Century English sterling silver equestrian horseshoe vesta case match box and

Category

Antique 1880s English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass
ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass

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H 2.4 in W 0.71 in D 1.06 in

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass

Located in Miami, FL

matches box, created in northern Europe with Art-Nouveau motifs, between the 1890-95. The vesta box has

Category

Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

GEORGE WILKINSON 1890 London Mechanical Vesta Matches Box In 925 Sterling Silver
GEORGE WILKINSON 1890 London Mechanical Vesta Matches Box In 925 Sterling Silver

GEORGE WILKINSON 1890 London Mechanical Vesta Matches Box In 925 Sterling Silver

By George Wilkinson

Located in Miami, FL

A sterling vesta matches box by George Wilkinson This is a very rare vesta box for matches created

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling
MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling

MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta box with enameled Masonic motifs. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box

Category

Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Christian Dior Table Vesta Gilt Boxes for Matches, France 1950´s
Christian Dior Table Vesta Gilt Boxes for Matches, France 1950´s

Christian Dior Table Vesta Gilt Boxes for Matches, France 1950´s

By Christian Dior

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Christian Dior table Vesta gilt boxes for Matches. France 1950´s. Lovely Pair of Christian dior

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique 1880s European High Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Cricket Vesta Case
Vintage Cricket Vesta Case

Vintage Cricket Vesta Case

$483

H 1.97 in W 1.42 in D 0.52 in

Vintage Cricket Vesta Case

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Rare Golf / Cricket Bakelite Vesta Case. A rare Victorian vesta case, match safe with striker. The

Category

20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bakelite

Ceramic Golf Match Holder
Ceramic Golf Match Holder

Ceramic Golf Match Holder

$331

H 2 in Dm 3 in

Ceramic Golf Match Holder

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Ceramic Golf Match Holder. A rare golf match or vesta holder with colour golfing scene to the front

Category

Antique 1880s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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

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H 4.25 in W 2.86 in D 0.63 in

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, 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

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

By Georg Adam Scheid

Located in Miami, FL

exists today. Vesta boxes Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, 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. The face

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Antique Grand Tour Bronze Riding Boot Match Holder
Italian Antique Grand Tour Bronze Riding Boot Match Holder

Italian Antique Grand Tour Bronze Riding Boot Match Holder

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A quality antique Italian Grand Tour bronze boot shaped vesta or match holder dating from 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Victorian or Edwardian Pair of Silver Desert Cutlery Pieces
Victorian or Edwardian Pair of Silver Desert Cutlery Pieces

Victorian or Edwardian Pair of Silver Desert Cutlery Pieces

Located in Leesburg, VA

small works in silver, notably silver vestas (or match boxes), small pendants and brooches. His works

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A  Henckels Germany Circa 1930
20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A  Henckels Germany Circa 1930

20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930

By J. A. Henckels

Located in London, GB

and there is a matching vesta match compartment with a ribbed cap which acts as the striker. In front

Category

Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Cigar Box Clock and Hermès Matchbox
Jaeger-LeCoultre Cigar Box Clock and Hermès Matchbox

Jaeger-LeCoultre Cigar Box Clock and Hermès Matchbox

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

cigar box is a matching cigarette box with match vesta. This piece is signed Hermès and is from the same

Category

Vintage 1930s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Leather

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

rigidly, so that a vesta (early match) could be struck, in a downward direction, towards the hinge. A

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Combination Match Vesta & Snuff Box Francis Clark Birmingham 1846
Antique Silver Combination Match Vesta & Snuff Box Francis Clark Birmingham 1846

Antique Silver Combination Match Vesta & Snuff Box Francis Clark Birmingham 1846

By Francis Clarke

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique sterling silver combination snuff & vesta case, by the silversmith Francis Clark

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, 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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tobacco Accessories

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Black Forest Novelty Table Vesta / Match Striker circa 1890, Monkey
Antique Black Forest Novelty Table Vesta / Match Striker circa 1890, Monkey

Antique Black Forest Novelty Table Vesta / Match Striker circa 1890, Monkey

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and very fine hand carved novelty match strike / table vesta in the form of a charming

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Sterling Silver and Enamel vesta case A stunning and very collectable piece of Liberty’s sterling silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1899 Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling Silver
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1899 Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling Silver

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1899 Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta box with Spanish-American War motifs. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches

Category

Antique 1890s American Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large American Sterling Art Deco Table Match Box Vesta Case, circa 1930
Large American Sterling Art Deco Table Match Box Vesta Case, circa 1930

Large American Sterling Art Deco Table Match Box Vesta Case, circa 1930

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unusual large heavy American sterling Art Deco table match box vesta case, circa 1930. Plain

Category

Early 20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Match Holder 1902 Import Mark Erotic/Nude
Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Match Holder 1902 Import Mark Erotic/Nude

Antique Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Match Holder 1902 Import Mark Erotic/Nude

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique silver and enamel Vesta case / match holder. The front of the Vesta case has a

Category

20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Vesta Combination Sovereign Case Birmingham 1886
Sterling Silver Vesta Combination Sovereign Case Birmingham 1886

Sterling Silver Vesta Combination Sovereign Case Birmingham 1886

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

the vesta with match striker. The sovereign case has a leaf hinge and press button release. Spring

Category

Antique 1880s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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

Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case, Antique Edwardian

By Robert Friederich 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

rough ocean waves. This fine silver vesta match case is fitted with a ring loop attachment to one

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian English 1886 Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box
Victorian English 1886 Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box

Victorian English 1886 Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

decorated silver gilt internal cover allowing access to the match compartment. This vesta box in silver and

Category

Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Belgian Silver and Enamel Vesta Box, circa 1868
Antique Belgian Silver and Enamel Vesta Box, circa 1868

Antique Belgian Silver and Enamel Vesta Box, circa 1868

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

side of the box features a serrated panel/match striker. This vesta box retains the original gilt

Category

Antique 1860s Belgian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver

English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By George Heath

Located in Newark, England

user to strike the match. The Silver and Enamel vesta case is hallmarked Sterling Silver, London by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

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

silver vesta case or match safe in the form of a violin case. The case has terrific detailing in sterling

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

ASPREY & CO. 1925 London Art Deco Mechanical Vesta Box In .925 Sterling
ASPREY & CO. 1925 London Art Deco Mechanical Vesta Box In .925 Sterling

ASPREY & CO. 1925 London Art Deco Mechanical Vesta Box In .925 Sterling

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Miami, FL

Mechanical vesta matches box designed by Asprey & Company. This is a very rare and unusual

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello
Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver & Niello

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Edwardian 1900 Vesta Cards Case In .925 Sterling Silver With Checkerboard Niello
Edwardian 1900 Vesta Cards Case In .925 Sterling Silver With Checkerboard Niello

Edwardian 1900 Vesta Cards Case In .925 Sterling Silver With Checkerboard Niello

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian vesta card case. Very beautiful and elegant vesta match case, created during the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim
English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim

English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful English spherical match striker (or match strike vesta) of striated green glass, topped

Category

Early 20th Century English Jars

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

English Pink Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim
English Pink Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim

English Pink Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful English ovoid match striker (or match strike vesta) of striated pink glass, topped with

Category

Early 20th Century English Jars

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim
English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim

English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful English spherical match striker (or match strike vesta) of striated green glass, topped

Category

Early 20th Century English Jars

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Germany 1920 Art Deco Enameled Mechanical Vesta Box in Sterling Silver with Dog
Germany 1920 Art Deco Enameled Mechanical Vesta Box in Sterling Silver with Dog

Germany 1920 Art Deco Enameled Mechanical Vesta Box in Sterling Silver with Dog

Located in Miami, FL

Vesta mechanical box made in Germany. Stunning and very rare vesta match box, created in Germany

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver
Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver

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

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch
An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch

An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An amusing sterling silver novelty vesta case / match safe in the form of Mr. Punch. The face is

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Small Green Colored Threaded Glass Match Striker, Sterling Silver Mount
Rare Small Green Colored Threaded Glass Match Striker, Sterling Silver Mount

Rare Small Green Colored Threaded Glass Match Striker, Sterling Silver Mount

Located in Bath, GB

with a threaded surface for the striking of non-safety matches or Vestas. The silver mount

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cigarette Box of Sandalwood (with Fitted Interior)
Art Deco Cigarette Box of Sandalwood (with Fitted Interior)

Art Deco Cigarette Box of Sandalwood (with Fitted Interior)

Located in Austin, TX

cigarettes). With original expanding (pop-up) match box or vesta mounted to center. Underside of lid lined in

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Embossed Silver and Cut Crystal Decanter
Embossed Silver and Cut Crystal Decanter

Embossed Silver and Cut Crystal Decanter

By Matthew John Jessop

Located in New York, NY

match strikes (vestas).

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Barware

20th Century Sterling Silver 3-Tier Cigar & Cigarette Box by Tiffany, circa 1930
20th Century Sterling Silver 3-Tier Cigar & Cigarette Box by Tiffany, circa 1930

20th Century Sterling Silver 3-Tier Cigar & Cigarette Box by Tiffany, circa 1930

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

& the match & vesta are at the top with cigar cutter.? This piece is in excellent condition.   

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

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

Category

Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta
Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids

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

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Box and Match Striker
Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Box and Match Striker

Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Box and Match Striker

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vesta box and match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver and Glass Match Striker Table Vesta, Birmingham, 1924
Large Sterling Silver and Glass Match Striker Table Vesta, Birmingham, 1924

Large Sterling Silver and Glass Match Striker Table Vesta, Birmingham, 1924

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Large sterling silver and glass match striker table Vesta, Birmingham 1924 John Grinsell and Sons

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Little Antique & Handcrafted Pipe Smoking Skull Vesta Case / Match Box
Stunning Little Antique & Handcrafted Pipe Smoking Skull Vesta Case / Match Box

Stunning Little Antique & Handcrafted Pipe Smoking Skull Vesta Case / Match Box

Located in Lisse, NL

antique vesta cases. This fine and possibly unique match box with the ribbed back for striking your

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Copper, Brass

Antique French Sterling Silver Match Striker or Vesta Book, circa 1900
Antique French Sterling Silver Match Striker or Vesta Book, circa 1900

Antique French Sterling Silver Match Striker or Vesta Book, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A charming little vesta in the form of a miniature book with fine quality engine turned decoration

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Cloisonne Vesta Match Case with Dragon and Pearl design, 19th Century
Chinese Cloisonne Vesta Match Case with Dragon and Pearl design, 19th Century

Chinese Cloisonne Vesta Match Case with Dragon and Pearl design, 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good Chinese Cloisonné Vesta match case with a sliding match box that we date to the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Vesta Matches Box With Floriated Repousse In .925 Sterling
ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Vesta Matches Box With Floriated Repousse In .925 Sterling

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Vesta Matches Box With Floriated Repousse In .925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta box with art-nouveau motifs. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Decorative Boxes

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. A beautiful vesta box for

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Napoleon Linder 1890 Paris Hinged Vesta Matches Box in Niello and .900 Silver
Napoleon Linder 1890 Paris Hinged Vesta Matches Box in Niello and .900 Silver

Napoleon Linder 1890 Paris Hinged Vesta Matches Box in Niello and .900 Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Vesta matches box designed by Napoleon Linder. Very rare hinged box, created in Paris France at

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Box, circa 1895
Antique French Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Box, circa 1895

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

Category

Antique 1890s French Romantic Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, 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

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ceramic Hunting Match Holder, Taylor Tunnicliff
Ceramic Hunting Match Holder, Taylor Tunnicliff

Ceramic Hunting Match Holder, Taylor Tunnicliff

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Ceramic shooting, hunting match holder. A rare Taylor-Tunnicliffe pottery match or vesta holder

Category

Antique 1890s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Located in London, GB

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Antique Wooden Shoe Forms c.1920-2 Sets Available

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm

Located in Marbella, ES

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Located in York County, PA

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Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century

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Located in London, GB

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Walnut

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$7,603

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Located in Lincolnshire, GB

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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

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Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Bookmark In The Shape Of An Open-Book In Box
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Bookmark In The Shape Of An Open-Book In Box

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Bookmark In The Shape Of An Open-Book In Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Original Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Bookmark In The Shape Of An Open-Book Stamped Tiffanys and 925 on Reverse & In Original Iconic Blue Presentation Velvet Dust Shee...

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Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza
Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza

Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza

$38,000

H 33 in W 64.5 in D 16 in

Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

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Brass

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Match Vesta For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic match vesta available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every match vesta was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect match vesta — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A match vesta made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made match vesta over the years, but those crafted by Archibald Knox, Christian Dior and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Match Vesta?

The average selling price for a match vesta at 1stDibs is $779, while they’re typically $159 on the low end and $3,800 for the highest priced.