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Silver Vesta Case
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Silver Vesta Case

19th century
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Silver Vesta case by Deakin and Francis, Birmingham 1881. In very good condition with one blank cartouche and one bearing the inscription ASA

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Art Deco And More has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the 1880s.

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SA1087448
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SA240813
Description
Silver Vesta case by Deakin and Francis, Birmingham 1881. In very good condition with one blank cartouche and one bearing the inscription ASA
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Art Deco And More has dated this Victorian Silver Vesta Case to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087448
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SA240813
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An ornate rectangular sterling silver Vesta case featuring embossed scrollwork and a central engraved cartouche with initials.
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Archive I An ornate rectangular sterling silver Vesta case featuring embossed scrollwork and a central engraved cartouche with initials.

Silver Vesta Case

Archive II An ornate rectangular sterling silver Vesta case featuring embossed scrollwork and a central engraved cartouche with initials. View II
Archive III An ornate rectangular sterling silver Vesta case featuring embossed scrollwork and a central engraved cartouche with initials. View III
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An ornate rectangular sterling silver Vesta case featuring embossed scrollwork and a central engraved cartouche with initials.
Silver Vesta case
Ref: SA1087448
An ornate rectangular sterling silver Vesta case featuring embossed scrollwork and a central engraved cartouche with initials.
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  • ObjectVesta Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Cartouche monogram, Suspension ring, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Victorian silver vesta case dates from 1880 in the gentleman's library style, manufactured in sterling silver with a bright reflective silver finish. The rectangular pocket container displays elaborate repousse scrollwork across the body and a hinged lid secured with an integrated hinge mechanism. Attached to the right side stands a small circular suspension ring for carrying on a chain or fob. The front surface presents a central cartouche engraved with the initials ASA, contrasted by a plain cartouche on the reverse side. The construction incorporates decorative embossed floral motifs surrounding the central shield alongside a clear horizontal closure line dividing the main chamber from the lid. Measuring 5 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the case fits comfortably in the hand for pocket use or personal storage. Placed on a bookshelf at home today, this compact accessory holds small keepsakes or matches while doubling as a decorative tabletop object that displays period craftsmanship. The sturdy metal construction provides daily durability for display alongside antique books and desk accessories.

FAQs

A Vesta case, also known as a match safe, is a small portable container produced primarily from the mid-19th to early 20th century to keep friction matches dry and secure.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using stamping or casting techniques, featuring a spring-hinged lid, a suspension ring for a watch chain, and a corrugated strike plate along the bottom edge.

Authentic pieces bear official silver hallmarks indicating purity, location of manufacture, date letter, and makers mark, along with period-appropriate relief decoration or hand engraving.

Small antique silver pocket items are frequently styled on decorative brass trays, arranged inside glass display domes, or integrated into shelf displays alongside vintage books and curiosities.

Gently clean the surface with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialized silver polishing paste, taking care not to strip delicate oxidisation from deeply recessed areas of the relief pattern.
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