Items Similar to Sterling Art Nouveau Vesta Case
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Sterling Art Nouveau Vesta Case
About the Item
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. The front is beautifully adorned with high-relief floral motifs—likely poppies or fuchsias—framing an elegant script monogram. The flowers are rendered in the fluid, organic lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, lending the piece a delicate, romantic charm. Inside, the case opens on a smooth hinge to reveal a compartment for storing strike-anywhere matches, which it was originally designed to protect from moisture and damage. The case is stamped “Sterling 234” and closes securely with a tight, flush fit. A graceful and functional piece of personal history, it would make a striking addition to any collection of antique silver or decorative accessories.
- Dimensions:Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU842745041362
About the Seller
4.9
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1998
1stDibs seller since 2008
956 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Los Angeles, CA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllArt Nouveau Serving Spoon, George W. Shiebler & Co.
By George W. Shiebler & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sterling silver Art Nouveau Serving Spoon by George W. Shiebler & Company. This piece showcases the distinctive and flowing lines characte...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$245 Sale Price
58% Off
Sterling Silver Berry Spoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornate sterling silver berry spoon adorned with scrolled acanthus leaves. A beautiful and intricate piece, perfect for elegant table settings or collector's of fine silver.
Category
20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$165 Sale Price
40% Off
English Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely early 20th century English sterling silver serving spoon, possibly a berry spoon. Hallmarked with an anchor that was first used in...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$95 Sale Price
61% Off
Pair of Sterling Silver Spoons Monogrammed "E"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th-century sterling silver serving spoons with an "E" monogram, cartouche, and ornate detailing. Such pieces often hold historical and aesthetic value.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$192 Sale Price
50% Off
English Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, 1891
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The English sterling silver spoon has a lion hallmark depicting London and an "R" in a shield likely bears a hallmark indicating it was made in 1891. The lion represent the city ass...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$185 Sale Price
75% Off
Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon-Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver sugar spoon with a long graceful handle. The piece has a hallmark and is stamped Sterling. Probably English.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$95 Sale Price
62% Off
You May Also Like
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
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 ...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Continental Sterling Vesta Case Modeled as a Shoe
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, figures, landscapes etc. In addition to the rubbed marks it has British import marks for 1896. We believe it is German.
Vesta cases are small portable boxes...
Category
Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case (1900)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case with Royal family interest; an addition to our antique silv...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cigarette Case Romantic couple Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular desk cigarette case with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with fine hand-painted fire-enameled miniature depicting a romantic couple in Art Nouveau...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.
This exceptional and rare antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a fish.
This impressive novelty vesta case is embellished with embossed details replicating the features of the fish's scales and anatomical features.
The case is fitted with a sprung hinged cover/head.
Such exceptional period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique and rare silver fish vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silver vesta boxes...
Category
Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
This exceptional and rare antique...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver