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Silver Vesta Cases

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

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case (1900)

$1,762

H 0.47 in W 1.61 in D 2.28 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case (1900)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 addition to our theatrical related silverware collection This fine antique Edwardian Eng...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case Boot with Taper Holder, Circa 1855
Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case Boot with Taper Holder, Circa 1855

Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case Boot with Taper Holder, Circa 1855

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a boot.

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Antique 1850s Russian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

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, an addition to our sports related silverware collection.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Portrait of Dog, W J Myatt & Co
Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Portrait of Dog, W J Myatt & Co

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Portrait of Dog, W J Myatt & Co

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique sterling silver vesta case with enamel portrait of dog Made in Birmingham 1913 Maker: W J Myatt & Co Dimensions - Size: 3.6 x 3 x 0.8 cm Weight: 15 grams Conditio...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver Vesta case, Victorian, WA initials
Antique sterling silver Vesta case, Victorian, WA initials

Antique sterling silver Vesta case, Victorian, WA initials

By Henry Griffith & Sons

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely old antique sterling silvervesra case. A good solid piece, made from sterling silver it is designed to clip onto a gentleman's Albert chain and has a large silver jump ring...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Art Nouveau Design, France, 1900s
Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Art Nouveau Design, France, 1900s

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Art Nouveau Design, France, 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This antique sterling silver match safe, also known as a vesta case, is a finely crafted example of Art Nouveau design dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

This antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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; an addition to our collection of novelty vesta cases.

Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case, 1886, England
Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case, 1886, England

Victorian Sterling Silver Sarcophagus Vesta Case, 1886, England

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver sarcophagus vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection.

Category

Antique 1880s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case by George Wilkinson, 1888
Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case by George Wilkinson, 1888

Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case by George Wilkinson, 1888

By George Wilkinson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our silver boxes and cases collection This antique Victorian sterling s...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

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

This antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant sterling silver vesta case featuring flowing repoussé floral and scrolling decoration with a softly asymmetrical Art Nouveau silhouette.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta box; an addition to our range of collectable silver vesta boxes and cases.

Category

Antique 1880s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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.

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Antique Early 1900s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination sovereign or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

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Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915
Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915

Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915

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H 1.7 in W 1.26 in D 0.32 in

Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Fully hallamrked Engraved sterling silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915 Free UK Mainland delivery.  

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling 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, with the date letter a lower case, Gothic "f" Maker`s mark is W.N, for William ...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Sampson Mordan Solid Silver Vesta Case with Gold Link Chester, 1906
Edwardian Sampson Mordan Solid Silver Vesta Case with Gold Link Chester, 1906

Edwardian Sampson Mordan Solid Silver Vesta Case with Gold Link Chester, 1906

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Fully hallmarked Edwardian vesta case by Sampson Mordan Solid silver body with rose gold link, hinge and finger lever catch Engraved monogram to the body.

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling 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 compass, the two glazed enamel dials calibrated for statute miles, kilometers and na...

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Vintage 1910s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver & Enamel Golfing Vesta Case by Sampson Mordan & Co London, 1892
Victorian Silver & Enamel Golfing Vesta Case by Sampson Mordan & Co London, 1892

Victorian Silver & Enamel Golfing Vesta Case by Sampson Mordan & Co London, 1892

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of rectangular form with flat hinged lid, the face with inset enamel scene depicting a golfer in vintage clothing and in full swing.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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 hinged lid and attached suspension ring, the face finely enameled with a depiction of a ...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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 and splitting at the centre and opening to reveal a pierced fan shaped metal interior...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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; an addition to our sports related silverware collection This fine antique Edward...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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 Edward VII; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This fin...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

This is a rare example. We have not been able to discover any other. This has the striker pad under the sole; and a hinged cover. The overall decoration is profuse with cherubs, figu...

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Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Lovely 800 Grade Solid Silver Vesta Case Depicting Statue of Liberty in America
Lovely 800 Grade Solid Silver Vesta Case Depicting Statue of Liberty in America

Lovely 800 Grade Solid Silver Vesta Case Depicting Statue of Liberty in America

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade solid silver 800-grade vesta case depicting the statue of Liberty A good looking well made and decorative collectable pie...

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Combination Silver Vesta Case and Cigar Cutter, Birmingham 1888 Horton & Allday
Combination Silver Vesta Case and Cigar Cutter, Birmingham 1888 Horton & Allday

Combination Silver Vesta Case and Cigar Cutter, Birmingham 1888 Horton & Allday

By HORTON & ALLDAY OF BIRMINGHAM (1888-1933)

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A rare Victorian silver ‘Unity Patent’ vesta case and cigar cutter, Birmingham 1888 Horton & Allday.

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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By John Millward Banks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamal and silverware collection This exceptional and large antique...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

By Thornhill

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta / Cheroot Cutter - Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta / Cheroot Cutter - Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta / Cheroot Cutter - Antique Victorian

By H.J. Cooper & Co Ltd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine, unusual and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel combination vesta and cheroot cutter; an addition to our silver case collection This fine antiq...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vesta Case Combined with Sovereign Case, W & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1908
Vesta Case Combined with Sovereign Case, W & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1908

Vesta Case Combined with Sovereign Case, W & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1908

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique sterling silver vesta case combined with sovereign case in one.

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Antique Early 1900s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver compass vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection This exceptional antique V...

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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Heading : Sterling Silver Vesta Combination Sovereign Case Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1886, makers mark partly runbbed Period : Victoria Origin : Birmingham England Decoration :...

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Antique 1880s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1890s Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
1890s Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

1890s 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 envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection This exceptional anti...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Antique English Sterling Silver Match Strike / Vesta Case, 1910

Located in Bath, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

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

Known particularly for Silver Boxes, cigar cases and vesta cases. Vesta Case is a small box that houses matches (strike anywhere matches).

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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Niello Vesta Case, 19th Century
Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Niello Vesta Case, 19th Century

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Niello Vesta Case, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this intricate and distinguished antique Imperial Russian vesta case. The case is beautifully decorated with contrasting hand-engraved silver and niell...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

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 enameled image on the front showing a nude woman wrapped in pink fabric against a rich g...

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Early 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, 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

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

By Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sampson Mordan Vesta Case with Whistle London 1884
Sampson Mordan Vesta Case with Whistle London 1884

Sampson Mordan Vesta Case with Whistle London 1884

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sampson Mordan vesta case with whistle Date : Hallmarked in London in 1884 for Mordan Period : Victoria Origin : London, Engalnd Decoration : Heavily chased scrolled design...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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

Silver Vesta Match Case Locket, Birmingham 1903 C & Co

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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

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Antique Early 1900s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Combination Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1900
Rare Combination Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1900

Rare Combination Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare combination silver Sovereign and vesta case, Birmingham, 1900, Joseph Hawkins.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster
Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster

Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Victorian silver puzzle vesta case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 lovely enameled image showing two woman in an idyllic outdoor scene showing a river an...

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20th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

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H 3.3 in W 1.5 in D 3.3 in

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

By George W. Shiebler & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Novelty Antique Sterling Silver Combination Pocket Box by William Hornby in 1913
Novelty Antique Sterling Silver Combination Pocket Box by William Hornby in 1913

Novelty Antique Sterling Silver Combination Pocket Box by William Hornby in 1913

By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1913 by William Hornby, this stylish design, George V, Antique, Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Stamp box & Vesta combination, has a plain and handsome style.

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Scandinavian Enameled Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Neoclassical Motif
Antique Scandinavian Enameled Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Neoclassical Motif

Antique Scandinavian Enameled Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Neoclassical Motif

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This highly collectible circa 1896 vesta case was made in Oslo, Norway by Arthur David-Andersen.

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Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey London 1922 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case Handmade in Chester
Asprey London 1922 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case Handmade in Chester

Asprey London 1922 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case Handmade in Chester

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid sterling silver Chester made 1922 Asprey vesta case A lovely thing in good period condition throughout, this is a much larger ...

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Early 20th Century European Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Liberty London 1899 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case William Hair Haseler
Rare Liberty London 1899 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case William Hair Haseler

Rare Liberty London 1899 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case William Hair Haseler

By William Hair Haseler, Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare Liberty London 1899 hand hammered solid sterling vesta case made by William Hair Haseler A very good looking decorative ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fox Vesta Case (1908)
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fox Vesta Case (1908)

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fox Vesta Case (1908)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver fox vesta case; an addition to our collection of novelty vesta cases.

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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our collection of novelty vesta cases.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Tiffany Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case, circa 1875

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1870s American 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 engraved possibly JMC 1878. Measures: 1.75 x 1.00 inches. Item Weight: 24.90. Good...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Miniature Leather and Sterling Silver Flask Vesta Case, Hallmarked 1894

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

By Tiffany & Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Match Safe with Raindrop–Shagreen Surface, circa 1884 Description: A refined and sculptural example of American Aesthetic silver design, this ster...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Silver Vesta Case Dated 1902, Henry Griffiths and Sons
Antique Edwardian Silver Vesta Case Dated 1902, Henry Griffiths and Sons

Antique Edwardian Silver Vesta Case Dated 1902, Henry Griffiths and Sons

Located in London, GB

Antique Edwardian silver vesta case dated 1902, Henry Griffiths and Sons Hallmarked in Chester, although the maker was based in Birmingham.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Royal Western Yacht Club Vesta Case
Edwardian Silver & Enamel Royal Western Yacht Club Vesta Case

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Royal Western Yacht Club Vesta Case

By J W Benson Ltd.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian silver Vesta Case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip top cover, the face enamelled with the burgee of the Royal Western Yacht Club, the reverse engraved 'Q...

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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Antique Silver & Enamel Horse Racing Scene Vesta Case
Victorian Antique Silver & Enamel Horse Racing Scene Vesta Case

Victorian Antique Silver & Enamel Horse Racing Scene Vesta Case

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare and fine quality Victorian silver Vesta Case of rectangular form with hinged lid and engraved striker to the reverse, the lid inset with an enamel panel depicting a horse raci...

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Antique Silver Figural Horses Head Vesta Case
Victorian Novelty Antique Silver Figural Horses Head Vesta Case

Victorian Novelty Antique Silver Figural Horses Head Vesta Case

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty cast silver Vesta Case made in the form of a horses head, with sprung hinged lid and striker to the base.

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Whistle and Vesta Case. George Wilkinson, 1889
Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Whistle and Vesta Case. George Wilkinson, 1889

Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Whistle and Vesta Case. George Wilkinson, 1889

By George Wilkinson

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian novelty silver Vesta case made in the form of a Whistle, the oval tubular body engraved with dated presentation inscription, hinged flip-top lid with striker and att...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Fish Head Vesta Case. by William Oliver Birmingham 1892
Victorian Novelty Silver Fish Head Vesta Case. by William Oliver Birmingham 1892

Victorian Novelty Silver Fish Head Vesta Case. by William Oliver Birmingham 1892

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta case made in the form of a fish's head with realistically cast scales, attached suspension ring a sprung hinged lid.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Havana Cigar Vesta Case
Victorian Novelty Silver Havana Cigar Vesta Case

Victorian Novelty Silver Havana Cigar Vesta Case

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H 1.74 in W 1.38 in D 0.48 in

Victorian Novelty Silver Havana Cigar Vesta Case

By William Neale & Son Ltd

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality Victorian novelty silver Vesta Case, naturalistically formed as a bunch of four Havana Cigars, the retaining band engraved 'Havana' on both sides, with hinged flip top...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Silver

Victorian Silver and Enamel Huntsman Vesta Case
Victorian Silver and Enamel Huntsman Vesta Case

Victorian Silver and Enamel Huntsman Vesta Case

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H 2.01 in W 1.54 in D 0.44 in

Victorian Silver and Enamel Huntsman Vesta Case

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian silver vesta case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip-top lid, the face enamelled with a scene of a huntsman on horseback wearing a pink coat and black top ...

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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Enamel

Rare Victorian Silver & Enamel Punch Magazine Cover Book Form Vesta Case
Rare Victorian Silver & Enamel Punch Magazine Cover Book Form Vesta Case

Rare Victorian Silver & Enamel Punch Magazine Cover Book Form Vesta Case

By Henry William Dee

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An exceptionally fine quality and large enamelled silver Vesta Case made in the form of a book, the cover inset with a monochrome enamel plaque depicting the front cover of Punch Mag...

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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Enamel

Victorian Silver & Eamel British Bulldog Vesta Case
Victorian Silver & Eamel British Bulldog Vesta Case

Victorian Silver & Eamel British Bulldog Vesta Case

By John Rose

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality late Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip top lid, the face enamelled with a portrait of a British Bulldog.

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20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

French Silver and Enamel Horse Racing Vesta Case, circa 1900
French Silver and Enamel Horse Racing Vesta Case, circa 1900

French Silver and Enamel Horse Racing Vesta Case, circa 1900

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality late 19th century French silver and enamel Vesta Case of rectangular form with sloping sprung hinged lid, enamelled on all surfaces apart from the base, with horse rac...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Trinity College, Cambridge University Vesta Case, 1905
Edwardian Silver & Enamel Trinity College, Cambridge University Vesta Case, 1905

Edwardian Silver & Enamel Trinity College, Cambridge University Vesta Case, 1905

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian silver and enamel Vesta case of rounded rectangular form with sprung hinged lid and attached suspension ring, the face enamelled with the Coat of Arms of Trinity Col...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

Victorian Silver & Enamel Boer War Interest Vesta Case "Gentleman in Khaki"
Victorian Silver & Enamel Boer War Interest Vesta Case "Gentleman in Khaki"

Victorian Silver & Enamel Boer War Interest Vesta Case "Gentleman in Khaki"

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian silver and enamel Vesta Case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip top lid and attached suspension ring, the front with an enameled panel depicting "A Gentlem...

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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By George Unite

Located in New York, NY

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Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1842, England
Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1842, England

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1842, England

By Edward Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case by Cronin & Wheeler, 1850
Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case by Cronin & Wheeler, 1850

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case by Cronin & Wheeler, 1850

By Cronin & Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver commemorative card case featuring The Crystal Palace; an addition to our range of collectable silverware...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case by Sampson Mordan, 1897
Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case by Sampson Mordan, 1897

Victorian Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case by Sampson Mordan, 1897

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Silver Vesta Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of silver vesta cases available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all silver vesta cases available were constructed with great care. Silver vesta cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Neoclassical and Georgian silver vesta cases are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made silver vesta cases over the years, but those made by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd, Liberty & Co. and Sampson Mordan & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Silver Vesta Cases?

Prices for silver vesta cases start at $248 and top out at $3,406 with the average selling for $1,214.

Finding the Right Sterling Silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Silver 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.