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Antique 1908 Sterling Silver Vesta Case
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Antique 1908 Sterling Silver Vesta Case

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Beeches Vintage
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This is a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case from the early 1900s. It fits safety matches such as Swan Vestas and would be a lovely way to store matches.

It comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic present.

It was made by George Houston and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908.

The Vesta Case has shiny Sterling Silver sides and a beautiful wavy shape to the sides. It has a ring on one side so it can be put on a chain. The lid lifts to show the hallmarks on the rim and the lid snaps shut very well.

The silver is shiny with light scratches and a little tarnish on the edges which all adds to its beauty and antique look. There are a couple of very tiny dents to the case.

It weighs 32.5g. It measures 5cm by 4.1cm (2 inches by 1 5/8 inches). The depth is 0.9cm (3/8 inch).

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Declaration

Beeches Vintage has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1900s.

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SA1012661
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1908 Silver Vesta
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This is a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case from the early 1900s. It fits safety matches such as Swan Vestas and would be a lovely way to store matches.

It comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic present.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case with a contoured rectangular shape, side suspension ring, and hinged lid.
fig 1. Antique 1908 Sterling Silver Vesta Case

It was made by George Houston and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908.

The Vesta Case has shiny Sterling Silver sides and a beautiful wavy shape to the sides. It has a ring on one side so it can be put on a chain. The lid lifts to show the hallmarks on the rim and the lid snaps shut very well.

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The silver is shiny with light scratches and a little tarnish on the edges which all adds to its beauty and antique look.
Beeches Vintage

There are a couple of very tiny dents to the case.

It weighs 32.5g. It measures 5cm by 4.1cm (2 inches by 1 5/8 inches). The depth is 0.9cm (3/8 inch).

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Date of Manufacture

Beeches Vintage has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1012661
Dealers Internal Ref
1908 Silver Vesta
Beeches Vintage
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An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case with a contoured rectangular shape, side suspension ring, and hinged lid.
Antique 1908 Sterling Silver Vesta Case
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A vesta case, also known as a match safe, is a small portable container designed to store friction matches and keep them dry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Popularised in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, these pocket accessories frequently featured a ribbed striking surface on the base.

Edwardian vesta cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel silver, brass, or gold, often featuring chased, engraved, or plain repousse designs. Sterling silver examples typically incorporate a hinged lid with a spring mechanism and a suspension ring for attachment to a pocket watch chain.

Authentic British Edwardian silver vesta cases carry official hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling quality, and a date letter corresponding to the early 1900s. Examination of the spring hinge mechanism and integrated base striker also assists in verification.

These compact silver items serve as functional accent pieces when arranged inside a shallow display bowl, on a desk tray, or within a glass shadow box frame. They can also be integrated into a curated bookshelf arrangement alongside other vintage pocket objects.

To prevent excessive tarnish, store the case in a dry, low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight and rubber products. Gentle polishing with a soft silver cloth removes natural oxidisation without damaging delicate maker hallmarks or surface detail.
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