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

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

By James Barclay Hennell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection Th...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exc...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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.

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Antique 1880s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta box from the Havana. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box, created during the Edwardian period, back in 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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

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

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Miami, FL

Neo classic vesta box by Louis Kuppenheim. A beautiful vesta box, created in Germany in the turn of the 20th century, back in the 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A silver and agate key hole shaped match box
A silver and agate key hole shaped match box

A silver and agate key hole shaped match box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A silver key hole shaped vesta box that had a bail so it can be worn as a pendant, Birmingha, 1922 master mark J.F. attributed to John Fetter.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, Silver

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

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

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco French cigarette & vesta-box compendium striker This is a very rare compendium luxury pocket box that combine a cigarettes case, a vesta box for matches and a striker li...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box
Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box

Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box

By Smith & Bartlam

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This silver box opens to reveal a secondary cover, which allows access to the vesta holder.

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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

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

Located in Miami, FL

An antique German vesta box with art-nouveau motifs. This is an amazing and very rare vesta matches box, created in northern Europe with Art-Nouveau motifs, between the 1890-95.

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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

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, created in America with Masonic motifs, back in the 1890-95.

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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta matches-box made in Germany An antique match (vesta) box created in Germany during the Edwardian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Nickel

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

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

Located in Miami, FL

Mechanical vesta case designed by the Kellner Brothers Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case with wick, created in Vienna Austria for the Kellner Brothers Co. around the 1880's.

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Antique 1880s Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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

By Karl Rössler 1

Located in Miami, FL

Austro-Hungarian empire mechanical vesta tinder case made by Karl Rössler Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case, created in Vienna Austria around the 1890. It was crafted at the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. ...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Victorian Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case

By B&S, Birmingham 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and erotica enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases This fine antique Victorian sterl...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box
Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box

Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box

By Frederick Edmonds & Edward J.W. Johnson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff/vesta/trinket box modelled in the form of a barrel; an addition to our diverse silverw...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Japanese vesta box with a seated monkey. This is an amazing and very rare vesta matches box, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period, back in 1890-1900.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze

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 to our boxes and cases collection.

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, 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

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silver vesta boxes for sale. Dimensions Length 6.8cm/2.68' Width 1.2cm/0.47' Height 3....

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Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Silver and Shibayama tobacco box with combination vesta case lid

Located in London, GB

The items decorated in the Shibayama style range from vases, boxes and table-screens to swords and entire ivory tusks.

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Vintage 1910s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann
Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann

Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A very smart antique English table vesta beautifully executed from white onyx inlaid with Lapis Lazuli.

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Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Vesta Case by Horace Woodward & Co in 9K Gold - 1919
Antique George V Vesta Case by Horace Woodward & Co in 9K Gold - 1919

Antique George V Vesta Case by Horace Woodward & Co in 9K Gold - 1919

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.

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Vintage 1910s British George V Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

ASPREY & Co. 1914 London Pocket Vesta Case Solid .925 Sterling Silver With Cord
ASPREY & Co. 1914 London Pocket Vesta Case Solid .925 Sterling Silver With Cord

ASPREY & Co. 1914 London Pocket Vesta Case Solid .925 Sterling Silver With Cord

By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1

Located in Miami, FL

Purse vesta box designed by Asprey & Company. A beautiful purse-style vesta case-box for matches, made in Birmingham, England by Asprey & Company Limited in 1914.

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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

HENRY MATTHEWS 1910 Birmingham Enameled Car-Motif Vesta Case In .925 Sterling
HENRY MATTHEWS 1910 Birmingham Enameled Car-Motif Vesta Case In .925 Sterling

HENRY MATTHEWS 1910 Birmingham Enameled Car-Motif Vesta Case In .925 Sterling

By Henry Matthews

Located in Miami, FL

A sterling vesta matches box by George Wilkinson This is a very rare antique vesta box for matches created in Birmingham England at the silversmith atelier of Henry Matthews.

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Vintage 1970s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel

THOMAS JONHSON 1865 London Exceptional Oval Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling
THOMAS JONHSON 1865 London Exceptional Oval Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

THOMAS JONHSON 1865 London Exceptional Oval Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

By Thomas Johnson, London 1, Thomas Johnson II

Located in Miami, FL

A sterling vesta matches oval box by Thomas Johnson. This is a very rare vesta box for matches created in London, England at the silversmith atelier of Thomas Johnson.

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The lower side of this sentry box bears a serrated panel/match striker. The posterior surface and rounded sides of this impressive Victorian silver and enamel vesta case is plain an...

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Antique 1880s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case by George Houston, Golf Scene
Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case by George Houston, Golf Scene

Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case by George Houston, Golf Scene

By George Houston

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with golfing interest; an addition to our sports related silverware collection. This fine antique Edwardia...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases This exceptional antique Vi...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Steinhart, 1904
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Steinhart, 1904

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Steinhart, 1904

By Steinhart & Co.

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 rare antique Ed...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case in Shoe Form, Circa 1855
Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case in Shoe Form, Circa 1855

Antique Russian Silver Vesta Case in Shoe Form, Circa 1855

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antiq...

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Antique 1850s Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique American Art Nouveau Repousse Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta
Antique American Art Nouveau Repousse Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta

Antique American Art Nouveau Repousse Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique signed silver Art Nouveau matchsafe. In sterling silver. With repousse decoration of rocaille swags around the edges of both sides. With a striker to the base. Mar...

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English 9-karat yellow gold and rose gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Blackinton & Co. Palm Leaf Tropical Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta
Antique Blackinton & Co. Palm Leaf Tropical Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta

Antique Blackinton & Co. Palm Leaf Tropical Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta

By Tiffany & Co., R. Blackinton & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed antique Art Nouveau silver matchsafe or vesta. By R. Blackington & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse tropical flora throughout the body and lid and a blank carto...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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. This exceptional antique...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in the tradition of playful Continental "novelty" smoking accessories. The exterior li...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

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

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Calling Card Vesta Case, 1887

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This beautiful and rare Victorian silver vesta case is crafted in rectangular form with a flat-top spring-hinged lid and fine enamel detailing, offering a glimpse into the elegant so...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Antique French Enamel and Gilt Brass Vesta Case, circa 1880

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A delightful antique French vesta case (match safe), finely crafted in gilt brass and decorated with a colorful hand-painted enamel plaque. The enamel scene depicts a playful seaside...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

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

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

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exceptional example of Victorian whimsy and craftsmanship, this antique silver vesta case is both a functional object and a collector’s delight. Designed in the form of a miniatur...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

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

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Material: Gilt metal with enamel plaque Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.4 cm Weight: 20.60 grams Period: 19th Century, ca. 1880-1900 Condition: Antique, good with light wear consistent with ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

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

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

Located in Portland, England

This exceptional and rare antique French silver and niello vesta case dating to circa 1880 is made by A. Dubois. The front of the vesta case is decorated with a pair of birds sittin...

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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Niello

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case of Bear and Ragged Staff, 1898
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case of Bear and Ragged Staff, 1898

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case of Bear and Ragged Staff, 1898

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box. Dimensions Length 3cm/1.2' Width 1.4cm/0.6' Height 4.9cm/1.9' Weight 0.6 troy...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A rare and delightfully whimsical Victorian-era sterling silver vesta case, dated 1887, showcasing a unique blend of satire and fine craftsmanship. This collectible piece, both funct...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of a long-haired dog adorned with a red bow against a soft blue background. Crafted ci...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910
English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910

English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A fine and highly decorative English sterling silver vesta case (match safe), hallmarked in London around the turn of the 20th century. This rectangular case combines utility with ar...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Antique Engraved Vesta Case & Sovereign Coin Holder in 9 Carat Rose Gold, 1900
Antique Engraved Vesta Case & Sovereign Coin Holder in 9 Carat Rose Gold, 1900

Antique Engraved Vesta Case & Sovereign Coin Holder in 9 Carat Rose Gold, 1900

Located in London, GB

Introducing a true piece of history, an authentic Late Victorian sovereign vesta case and coin holder, beautifully crafted in soft 9 carat rose gold - a perfect blend of practicality...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

In England the containers took their name from the term Newton used for his invention, and they became known as “vesta cases”, “vesta boxes” or simply “vestas”. In America the more o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Art Deco Novelty Car Cigarette Case
Art Deco Novelty Car Cigarette Case

Art Deco Novelty Car Cigarette Case

Located in Northampton, GB

To the top of the case there is a small ball handle which features a shagreen panel with match striker to the underside and vesta box beneath for storing matches. The Cigarette Case ...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lucite, Macassar

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 striker. Hallmarked, Birmingham, England 1887.

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Antique 1880s English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 gilt boxes.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Austro-Hungarian Empire 1880 Budapest Vesta Tinder Box In .900 Sterling Silver
Austro-Hungarian Empire 1880 Budapest Vesta Tinder Box In .900 Sterling Silver

Austro-Hungarian Empire 1880 Budapest Vesta Tinder Box In .900 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

An Austro-Hungarian mechanical vesta tinder case. Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case, created in Budapest Hungary around the 1880. It was crafted during the Austro-Hungarian ...

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Antique 1880s Hungarian Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

B.H. BRITTON & SONS 1935 Birmingham Art-Deco Square Striker In Sterling Silver
B.H. BRITTON & SONS 1935 Birmingham Art-Deco Square Striker In Sterling Silver

B.H. BRITTON & SONS 1935 Birmingham Art-Deco Square Striker In Sterling Silver

By Britton, Gould & Co

Located in Miami, FL

They were prolific producers of silver and gold chains, cigarette cases, vesta boxes (match safes), signet rings, and expanding watch bracelets.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Western 10K Gold Stallion Pair Match Safe Vesta w/ Diamond
Late Victorian Western 10K Gold Stallion Pair Match Safe Vesta w/ Diamond

Late Victorian Western 10K Gold Stallion Pair Match Safe Vesta w/ Diamond

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The back has a couple of dings, but otherwise it is in great condition. Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them dry.

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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Antique Silver Matchbox Holder With Golfer.
Antique Silver Matchbox Holder With Golfer.

Antique Silver Matchbox Holder With Golfer.

By Henry Matthews

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Henry Matthews was a prominent Birmingham silversmith and jeweller, active from around 1894, and is particularly well regarded for his finely crafted small silver items, including ve...

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20th Century English Sporting Art Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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

Henry Pope 1890; Birmingham, England Silver (925/1000) and mother-of-pearl Approximate size: 7.5 (l) x 1 (w) x .15 (d) inches Active in Birmingham, England, Henry Pope was a prolif...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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20th Century Edwardian Cloisonné Vesta Box
20th Century Edwardian Cloisonné Vesta Box

20th Century Edwardian Cloisonné Vesta Box

Unavailable

H 1.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in

20th Century Edwardian Cloisonné Vesta Box

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

An unusual oval Edwardian cloisonné vesta box with bird decoration to the top in various colours and with gold flecks.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

19th Century Victorian Travelling Silver and Glass Vesta Box
19th Century Victorian Travelling Silver and Glass Vesta Box

19th Century Victorian Travelling Silver and Glass Vesta Box

By Thomas Whipham I

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A stunning English Victorian travelling silver and glass Vesta box. The top is nicely engraved with a wall and bowl of apples and a gold circular disc in the centre, engraved with th...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Silver

Dome Lid Engraved Casket
Dome Lid Engraved Casket

Dome Lid Engraved Casket

Unavailable

H 2.17 in W 3.75 in D 2.37 in

Dome Lid Engraved Casket

Located in Salisbury, GB

Raised on chain link base Likely a stamp or vesta box Copperor brass alloys, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic, Temple of Vesta, 18th Century
Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic, Temple of Vesta, 18th Century

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic, Temple of Vesta, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The micromosaic depicts Temple of Vesta in Rome.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

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

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine Victorian novelty silver and Essex rock crystal vesta case, modelled as a slatted wooden dog kennel, the front with an applied Essex rock crystal panel depicting a bull d...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905

By Marks & Cohen

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian Continental novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a flat sleeping pig, with hinged flip-top lid and attached suspension ring. Import marks for Marks & Coh...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Victorian Novelty Silver Havana Cigar Vesta Case

Unavailable

H 1.74 in W 1.38 in D 0.48 in

Victorian Novelty Silver Havana Cigar Vesta Case

Located in London, GB

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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English Boxes and Cases

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

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

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very unusual Edwardian silver Vesta Case of plain rounded rectangular form, the interior fitted with a hinged articulated collapsible 3-tier match holder and striker. By Asprey ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

CARTIER. An Enamel Cigarette Case With Vesta Compartment.
CARTIER. An Enamel Cigarette Case With Vesta Compartment.

CARTIER. An Enamel Cigarette Case With Vesta Compartment.

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

The rectangular case applied with a symmetrical enamelled motif of white crosses interspersed with turquoise-coloured spots, the main section opening with a rose-cut diamond-set bar ...

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Vintage 1930s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Located in London, GB

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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English Boxes and Cases

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

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

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Patriz Huber for Martin Mayer Art Nouveau Green Agate Silver Vesta Case Pendant Silver 800, green agate H 4.35 cm, W 5.0 cm, D 1.2 cm (approx. 1 3/4” by 2” by ½”) Marks: stamped disc...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, Silver

Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal
Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 3.55 in D 0.91 in

Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

Located in London, GB

Provenance: Thornhill registered this design in 1874 for a number of possible uses (see images) including a light box (vesta case), an etui, a seal, an inkstand, a spirit lamp, a lo...

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English Boxes and Cases

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

Along with this stunning cigar box is a matching cigarette box with match vesta.

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Vintage 1930s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Leather

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

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

In good condition with no damage or repair Measures: Height 43 mm (1.69 inches) Width 85 mm (3.35 inches) Depth 20 mm (0.79 inches) Weight 62.50 Grams (2.01 troy ounces) Tho...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta box, an addition to our silver boxes collection.

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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

This fine antique Belgian 900 standard silver vesta box has a rounded serpentine shaped form.

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Antique 1860s Belgian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver

1850s Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate and Citrine Vesta Box
1850s Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate and Citrine Vesta Box

1850s Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate and Citrine Vesta Box

By David Crichton Rait

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver, agate and citrine vesta box; an addition to our 19th century silver boxes collection.

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Antique 1850s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18-Karat Yellow Gold Vesta Box by Cartier
Antique 18-Karat Yellow Gold Vesta Box by Cartier

Antique 18-Karat Yellow Gold Vesta Box by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 18-carat yellow gold vesta box made by Cartier; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.

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Vintage 1930s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel 'Ticket' Vesta Box, 1885
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel 'Ticket' Vesta Box, 1885

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel 'Ticket' Vesta Box, 1885

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Great Eastern Railway (GER) ticket vesta box; an addition to our silver case collection.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Agate Vesta Box Chester, 1891
Silver Agate Vesta Box Chester, 1891

Silver Agate Vesta Box Chester, 1891

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Victorian Silver `Scottish Market’ Puzzle Agate Vesta Case, Chester 1891 J. W. Kirwan. Rectangular cushion form with push `puzzle’ hinge to open. Covers set with various colo...

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Antique 19th Century Boxes and Cases

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chamber Candlestick and Vesta Box Compendium
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chamber Candlestick and Vesta Box Compendium

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chamber Candlestick and Vesta Box Compendium

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver chamber candlestick and vesta box compendium; part of our range of collectable silverware.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey & Co. 1923 Birmingham Art Deco Hexagonal Vesta Box In 9Kt Yellow Gold
Asprey & Co. 1923 Birmingham Art Deco Hexagonal Vesta Box In 9Kt Yellow Gold

Asprey & Co. 1923 Birmingham Art Deco Hexagonal Vesta Box In 9Kt Yellow Gold

By Asprey London

Located in Miami, FL

Hexagonal vesta box designed by Asprey & Company. Very rare and unusual vesta matches box, created in Birmingham England by Asprey & Company Limited, back in the 1923.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Cow Vesta Box, London, circa 1897
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Cow Vesta Box, London, circa 1897

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Cow Vesta Box, London, circa 1897

By John George Smith

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver novelty vesta box modelled as a cow, the head is set on a hinge for easy access, very well modelled to the last detail.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

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.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver, 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 during the Art Deco period, back in the 1920s.

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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 Hans Christiansen, Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco set of case and vesta matches box by Louis Kuppenheim. A beautiful set comprising of a case for cigarettes and a vesta box for matches.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire

Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Mechanical matches Box designed by Cartier. This is a very rare mechanical vesta matches box, created during the Edwardian period in Paris France by the house of Cartier, back in th...

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 in London England at the silversmith atelier of George Wilkinson.

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

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