Vintage Vesta Cases
Cricket Vesta Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Golf / Cricket Bakelite Vesta Case.
A rare Victorian vesta case, match safe with striker. The
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20th Century British Sporting Art Vintage Vesta Cases
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Bakelite
Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver
By Louis Kuppenheim, Hans Christiansen
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco set of case and vesta matches box by Louis Kuppenheim.
A beautiful set comprising of a
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Vesta Cases
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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 3.5 in W 3.25 in D 55 in
Surreal Sterling Finger Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Lalannes in France.
Designer is unknown, but, the "finger" elements were cast from a 19th Century vesta
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1980s French Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Antique sewing machine Vesta Handcrank vibrating shuttle
Serial Number: 2655227
Made in Germany
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1950s European Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Metal
New Vintage Cartier Vesta 53mm Platine Plated Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Vesta Sunglasses with medium grey (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier
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1990s French Vintage Vesta Cases
New Vintage Cartier Vesta 56mm Gold Plated Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Vesta Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold
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1990s French Vintage Vesta Cases
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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Vintage Vesta Cases
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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Late 19th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rare Singer Model 24 Chain Stitch Small Sewing Machine
By Singer
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rare Singer Model 24 chain stitch small sewing machine. Its background is painted black and adorned with red and white foliages decal. A gold color metal oval plaque identi...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Vesta Cases
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Metal
Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sewing machine cabinet. An English, walnut machinist's console, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Truly captivating machine cabinet with Art Deco ta...
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Early 20th Century British Vintage Vesta Cases
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Walnut
H 34.45 in W 24.81 in D 19.89 in
Vintage 1960s Modernist Quartz sterling silver Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large oversized Quartz wrapped in sterling silver Ring is a size 7.25 Measuring 1.20 inches top to bottom x .20 wide Sits up .60 off your finger Hallmarked sterling. An amazing piece...
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1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Vesta Cases
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Quartz, Sterling Silver
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Vesta Cases
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Brass
Robert Lee Morris Gold tone Modernist Cuff Never Worn 1980s
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Wallkill, NY
RLM Vintage Cuff, circa 1980s Collection, Never worn. Measures 1.5" at the widest and tapers down to about .66" This is a very tiny bracelet best for someone with less than a 6" wris...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Vesta Cases
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine on Original Cast Iron Base
By Singer
Located in Sofia, BG
Original Singer sewing machine with all original parts.
USA, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century American Vintage Vesta Cases
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Wrought Iron
German Art Nouveau Portable Sewing Machine 1890 GRITZNER Germany
Located in Palermo, Sicily
German Art Nouveau Portable Sewing Machine 1890 GRITZNER Germany
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1890s German Art Nouveau Vintage Vesta Cases
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Metal
Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet 1960s Horse, Heart, Candy Cane, Baby Carriage
Located in Wallkill, NY
14 Vintage charms on this SS Bracelet. Included are Horse, Egg, Heart, Candy Cane, Baby Carriage, Flower, Dog house, Cupid, Wedding cake, Horse Shoe, Crescent moon, Galloping horse a...
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1960s Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
Norwegian Sterling silver Necklace Anna Greta Eker Choker
Located in Wallkill, NY
Norwegian Design sterling silver handmade Necklace. Vintage designer necklace by Anna Greta Eker mid century, modernist, 1960s with original box. Sleek Modernist design Collar with d...
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1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pendant Vintage Enamel Peru Peruvian Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Stunning colors on this sterling silver Pendant. Huge Vintage Sterling Silver Made in Peru Enameled Pendant. Hallmarked on the back. Enamel is in Excellent shape, some reflec...
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Mexican Silver Large Panel Bracelet
Located in Wallkill, NY
Elaborate Mexican Silver Paneled Bracelet. Outstanding craftsmanship on this piece. Hallmarked on clasp. Measuring 1.36 inches wide with 4 panels. Early Mexican Craftsmanship. Measur...
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1960s American Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Starfish Earrings Frederic Duclos on Wax 1980s
By Frederic Duclos
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage 1980s early 1990s Designer EARRINGS by partisan artisan Frederic Duclos on wax Sterling Silver. Tiny stone drops hanging from the star fish, Large in scale, clip on's. Hallm...
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1980s American Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Vesta Cases
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Brass
Stag Minstrel Drawers Handpainted & Decoupaged With Chinese Calligraphy
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stag furniture remains highly desirable in the present, particularly the Minstrel range, crafted by John and Sylvia Reid in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Its sleek and timeless desi...
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20th Century British Vintage Vesta Cases
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Metal
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 18.12 in
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Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
commensurate with age. Fully hallamrked
Engraved sterling silver Vesta Case, Birmingham, 1915
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sampson Mordan Solid Silver Vesta Case with Gold Link Chester, 1906
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
commensurate with age. Fully hallmarked
Edwardian vesta case by Sampson Mordan
Solid silver body with
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
H 1.89 in W 1.66 in D 0.32 in
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
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1930s French Vintage Vesta Cases
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Mother of Pearl Snuffbox Vesta Case
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vesta Case
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
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Mother-of-Pearl
Art Nouveau German Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Art Nouveau German silver match safe/vesta case.
This beautiful piece features a repousse design
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by Gorham #1170. Circa 1875-1899.
This
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by Gorham #1170. Circa 1875-1899.
This
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
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
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20th Century European Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
20th Century Edwardian 9ct Gold Cigarette & Vesta Case, London, c.1911
By Carrington & Co
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Edwardian solid gold cigarette & vesta case, of rectangular form and
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20th Century British Edwardian Vintage Vesta Cases
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Gold
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H 0.32 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in
Victorian Silver Niello Enamel and Gold Horseshoe Vesta Case and Lighter
Located in St Helens, GB
A fantastic Victorian period sterling silver vesta case.
Novelty horseshoe shaped example.
Designed
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20th Century Russian Victorian Vintage Vesta Cases
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Rose Gold, Silver, Niello
Lovely 800 Grade Solid Silver Vesta Case Depicting Statue of Liberty in America
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade solid silver 800-grade vesta case
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Vintage Vesta Cases
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Silver
H 1.68 in W 1.97 in D 0.32 in
Antique Whiting Mfg Co Sterling Silver Match Case/Vesta Safe with Engraving
By Whiting
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by Whiting Mfg Co with engraving.
Engraved with name
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
20th Century Austrian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Vesta, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century Austrian solid silver & enamel cigarette case with vesta, of rounded
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20th Century Austrian Vintage Vesta Cases
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Silver, Enamel
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H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
Embossed Silver and Cut Crystal Decanter
By Matthew John Jessop
Located in New York, NY
-1910) was also known for making boxes, button hooks, card cases, creamers, cups, frames, spoons and
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20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Vesta Cases
Sterling Silver Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram.
This beautiful piece features a
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
Antique in Deitsch Sterling Silver Match Safe / Vesta Case
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver match safe/vesta case by IN Deitsch
No monogram
This beautiful piece by IN
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Sterling Silver Thomas Bishton Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique English sterling silver match safe/vesta case by Thomas Bishton, with monogram, circa 1904
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20th Century Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Mr Punch's Dog Toby Vesta Case
Located in Haarlem, NL
Delightful vintage novelty sterling silver Vesta case or matchbox with a hinged opening and striker
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Late 20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Vesta Cases
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Sterling Silver
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H 2.56 in W 1.11 in D 0.79 in
Contemporary Modern Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Case, Imported in Birmingham
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A recent, circa 2000, silver matchbox in the shape of a pig. The head is hinged and falls forward to reveal a cavity for keeping matches. The underside of the pig has a serrated se...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Vesta Cases
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Silver
H 1.25 in W 0.75 in L 2.25 in
Stunning Asprey London Sterling Silver 1990 Vesta Trinket Box or Case Engaved
By Asprey
Located in GB
Silver vesta trinket pill box Asprey London
A good looking well made and decorative piece, signed JJ
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1990s British Victorian Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
H 0.48 in W 1.97 in D 1.07 in
New Vintage Cartier Vesta 56mm Gold Plated Frame France 1990 Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Vesta Sunglasses with brown (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier gold
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1990s French Vintage Vesta Cases
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
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20th Century English Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
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20th Century English Vintage Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Silver & Enamel Point-to-Point Racing Vesta Case
By Robert Chandler
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality Edwardian silver & enamel Vesta Case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip
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20th Century English Vintage Vesta Cases
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Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Silver and Enamel Roulette Table Vesta Case, circa 1900
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality late 19th century French silver and enamel vesta case of shield shape with sloping
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20th Century French Victorian Vintage Vesta Cases
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Silver, Enamel
H 2.01 in W 1.42 in D 0.44 in
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Questions About Vintage Vesta Cases
- What is a silver Vesta case?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Vesta 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.
- What are Vesta cases used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With 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.
- When were Vesta cases invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vesta 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.
- What is a Victorian vesta case?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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