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Silver Vesta Case
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Silver Vesta Case

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 September 2025 · Art Deco And More
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Description

Unusual silver vesta case in the form of a small case with straps. American sterling silver 925. Early 20th C . Contains original vestas.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Art Deco And More has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087449
Dealers Internal Reference
SA240814
Description
Unusual silver vesta case in the form of a small case with straps. American sterling silver 925. Early 20th C . Contains original vestas.
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Art Deco And More has dated this Antique Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087449
Dealers Internal Ref
SA240814
Art Deco And More
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022
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An upright antique silver vesta case shaped like a miniature suitcase with embossed strap and buckle details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright antique silver vesta case shaped like a miniature suitcase with embossed strap and buckle details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Vesta Case

Archive II An upright antique silver vesta case shaped like a miniature suitcase with embossed strap and buckle details. View II
Archive III An upright antique silver vesta case shaped like a miniature suitcase with embossed strap and buckle details. View III
Archive IV An upright antique silver vesta case shaped like a miniature suitcase with embossed strap and buckle details. View IV
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Art Deco And More
Telephone 07747 441 444
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1 Summerfield
29 South Parade
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 9AW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/artdecomore
Verified Since Nov 2022
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An upright antique silver vesta case shaped like a miniature suitcase with embossed strap and buckle details.
Silver Vesta case
Ref: SA1087449
An upright antique silver vesta case shaped like a miniature suitcase with embossed strap and buckle details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Embossed luggage straps, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Vesta cases emerged in the mid-19th century as portable, pocket-sized containers specifically designed to safely carry newly invented friction matches, known as vestas, preventing them from igniting accidentally.

While sterling silver was the most popular material for higher-end pieces, vesta cases were also frequently manufactured from base metals, brass, gunmetal, ivory, and celluloid.

Authentic pieces from the 19th and early 20th centuries typically feature clear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside characteristic patination and hinge wear.

These small objects make excellent tabletop curiosities when displayed on a tray, inside a glass cabinet, or styled on a desk alongside other small silver collectables.

Silver pieces should be cleaned infrequently using a specialist non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the desirable oxidisation in recessed areas while removing surface tarnish.
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