Edwardian Silver Vesta Case 1900 - 1920

Name: Edwardian Silver Vesta Case
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1051985
Price: 95 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A vesta case is a compact portable container manufactured to hold friction matches, named after Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth. During the Edwardian period, these personal metal accessories were routinely carried in waistcoat pockets and featured silver construction with decorative surface engraving.

Vesta cases were predominantly produced using sterling silver, nickel, brass, or silver plate. Construction routinely incorporated a spring-loaded hinged lid, a small suspension ring for attachment to a pocket watch chain, and a serrated striking surface along the bottom rim.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmarks indicating the assay office, silver purity mark, makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the Edwardian period between 1901 and 1910. Original examples demonstrate mechanical spring hinges and hand-engraved surface patterns rather than modern cast reproductions.

These small silver objects can be presented on a valet tray on an office desk, arranged within a glass shadow box frame, or incorporated into a decorative vignette on a bookshelf. They also function as key pendants or central display accents on a dressing table.

Clean the silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive specialist silver polish to prevent surface scratches. Store the item in a low-humidity environment inside a tarnish-resistant cloth bag to minimise oxidisation over time.

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