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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Silver
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...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London, 1905
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...
Sterling Silver
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.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver, Silver
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.
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.
Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.
Sterling Silver
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...
Sterling Silver
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...
Silver
Set of Six Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by J. & R. Griffin
Located in York, GB
Products: They made various silverware, including napkin rings, scent bottles, and vesta cases. Assay Office: While based in Birmingham, much of their work was sent to the Chester As...
Sterling Silver
Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Fully hallamrked Engraved sterling silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915 Free UK Mainland delivery.
Sterling Silver
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H 2.13 in W 1.14 in D 0.56 in
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 ...
Silver
Unavailable
H 3.39 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
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...
Silver
Unavailable
H 2.56 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Antique Dutch Silver Vesta Case in the Shape of an Officers Boot, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Antique Dutch silver vesta case in the shape of an officers boot. Dated circa 1870. 833 standard silver.
Silver
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H 1.89 in W 1.66 in D 0.32 in
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.
Sterling Silver
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H 2.29 in W 1.23 in D 0.4 in
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.
Silver
Unavailable
H 2.17 in W 1.46 in D 0.48 in
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 ...
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.54 in W 1.26 in D 0.36 in
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...
Silver
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...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Silver
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...
Sterling Silver
Rare Combination Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare combination silver Sovereign and vesta case, Birmingham, 1900, Joseph Hawkins. The vesta case with hinged cover, the sovereign case has a push button spring opener; all richly d...
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).
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Silver Vesta Case and Whistle Combined, Birmingham, 1886
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Victorian silver vesta case and whistle combined, Birmingham 1886, SM.
Silver
Sold
H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 0.44 in
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.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in
Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Victorian silver puzzle vesta case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster. Rectangular cushion form with push 'puzzle’ hinge to open.
Sterling Silver
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...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Continental Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Shoe Design, 1895
Located in Montreal, QC
We believe it is German. Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them dry.
Silver
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H 1.19 in W 3.35 in D 0.6 in
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. Also can be attached to key ring.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.
Silver
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H 1.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Large American Sterling Art Deco Table Match Box Vesta Case, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual large heavy American sterling Art Deco table match box vesta case, circa 1930. Plain rectangular shape with open sides to allow for large box.
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...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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...
Silver
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H 1.68 in W 1.97 in D 0.32 in
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...
Silver
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...
Sterling Silver
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.
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