Vesta Case Antiques

Victorian Silver Vesta Case

A Victorian silver vesta case, carrying maker's mark, JHT, for Joseph Hayes Taylor, and hallmarks for Birmingham 1880. The vesta has a ring attachment, sliding compartment and match striker. Width: 0.75 in / 2 cm Length: 1.375 in / 3.5 cm Condition : Very good. Some slight surface scratches commensurate with age.

Late 19thC convex silverplate vesta case from the family of the explorer Joseph Flint.

Late 19th century silver plate vesta case with curved back, and striker to lower edge. The case is engraved C. Flint, from the family of the explorer, Joseph Flint. Silver plate is worn, but the vesta is otherwise in very good condition, with strong closure and no bruising. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items.

Birmingham 1930 solid silver beautiful and intricately engraved match safe.

Birmingham 1930 beautifully engraved solid silver match safe of excellent quality. Vesta cases and match safes are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items, used for pills, etc. Of excellent quality, this match safe has all over hexagonal engraving, a vacant cartouche, and tapered edges. Also includes original matches. Weight-40 grams. Size-2.5 inches by 1.75 inches. A lovely example in excellent condition.

Birmingham 1903 larger sized vesta case.

Birmingham 1903 larger sized vesta case with striker to bottom, and line engraving to both sides, made by A. and J. Zimmerman. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. This case has been well loved, is in good condition but a bit worn, and priced accordingly. Weight-30 grams. Size-2 inches by 1.5 inches.

19thC engraved vesta case with unusual jade shamrock inserts.

19th century unmarked engraved silver plate vesta case with unusual jade shamrock inserts. Remnants of original gilt to interior. Match strike to lower edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-1.75 inches by 1.4 inches. This is a lovely and very unusual example in very good condition.

Birmingham 1900 solid silver leaf and scroll engraved vesta case in very good condition.

Birmingham 1900 English hallmarked solid silver leaf and scroll engraved vesta case, with interesting diagonally seamed cover, and match strike to lower edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-1.75 inches by 1.1 inches. Weight-20 grams. Very good quality, with very hard to see line dent to back. In very good condition.

Birmingham 1904 solid silver oval engraved vesta case

Birmingham 1904 English hallmarked solid silver oval leaf engraved oval vesta case, with match strike to lower edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-1.75 inches by 1.4 inches. In very good condition.

Birmingham 1897 Victorian solid silver foliate engraved vesta case.

Birmingham 1897 Victorian English hallmarked solid silver foliate engraved vesta case with curved back, and bright cutting, and with match strike to lower edge. Made by Pledge and Sons. The shape is meant to comfortably rest against the body in a vest pocket. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Weight- 25 grams. Size- 1.75 inches by 1 3/8 inches. In very good condition.

Birmingham 1912 solid silver engraved and curved vesta case in excellent condition.

Birmingham 1912 English hallmarked solid silver engraved and curved vesta case with line engraving, by William Hair Haseler, and with match strike to lower edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. This shape, with curved back, was meant to fit comfortably into a vest pocket, curved into the body. Weight- 25 grams. Size- 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches. Tight hinge closure and very clear hallmarks. In excellent condition.

London 1894 solid silver match safe of large size.

London 1894 Victorian English hallmarked solid silver match safe of large size, and heavy weight. Vesta cases and match safes are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-2 3/8 inches long by 2 1/8 inches wide, and weighing 50 grams. Hallmarks are rubbed, and there are some age commensurate minor marks to safe. Match safes were meant to hold matches, but can now also be used for pills, two photos and the like. With solid hinged closure to side. A nice well made and large example.

Birmingham 1904 solid silver very large and heavy vesta case by Henry Wilkinson.

Birmingham 1904 English hallmarked solid silver very heavy, plain and unusually large silver vesta case by very good maker, Henry Wilkinson, with match strike to bottom edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Weighing 50 grams, and sized 2 1/8 inches long by 1 5/8 inches wide by 1/2 inches deep, this vesta has very clear hallmarks and a very tight spring hinge closure. Which just some minor marks, in very good condition. RESERVED.

Birmingham 1909 solid silver unusual vesta case.

Birmingham 1909 English hallmarked solid silver unusual small vesta case with interesting asymmetrical leafy engraving to both sides, and match strike to lower edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-1 5/8 inches long by 1.25 inches wide. Weight 20 grams. With clear hallmarks and in very good condition.

Birmingham 1900 solid silver cushion shaped vesta case by JOHN ROUND.

Birmingham 1900 English hallmarked solid silver unusual cusion shaped vesta by very good maker, John Round. With all over foliage engraving, and match strike to lower edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-1 7/8 by 1 3/8. Weight 25 grams. Very clear hallmarks, and very good condition, with slightly soft hinge closure. A very unusual and collector design.

Birmingham 1906 solid silver round vesta case by A & J Zimmerman.

Birmingham 1906 English hallmarked solid silver round vesta case by A & J Zimmerman with very good and tight sprung closure, match strike to lower edge, and very clear hallmarks. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. With some very slight marks, this in very good age commensurate condition. Size-1.75 inches in diameter. Weight 25 grams. A nice vesta for the collector of small silver objects. RESERVED

Antique Silver Vesta Case.

Antique American silver vesta case; good quality with horses and riders in relief on both sides. The quality of this charming piece is outstanding. c.1890. 5cm. x 4cm.

Rare Vic vesta case

A rare vesta case in the form of a baby in a shirt. Continental silver, unmarked. Length 6cms. Excellent condition, c.1860