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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Crest - 1905
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Crest - 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

An Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case featuring a striking hand-painted enamel heraldic crest on the front. Comfortable to hold, with a softly curved form that fits snugly in hand or pocket. This silver vesta has an attached loop for suspending from a watch chain.

* Each crest was typically custom to families, clubs, or regions—making this one potentially unique.

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Silver weight: 37g

In good condition – Light surface wear consistent with age; enamel remains bright and intact. Opens and closes securely, with original spring mechanism.

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

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1900s.

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SA1199541
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KD53073
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Description
An Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case featuring a striking hand-painted enamel heraldic crest on the front. Comfortable to hold, with a softly curved form that fits snugly in hand or pocket. This silver vesta has an attached loop for suspending from a watch chain.
fig 1. A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Crest - 1905

Each crest was typically custom to families, clubs, or regions—making this one potentially unique.

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Silver weight: 37g

In good condition – Light surface wear consistent with age; enamel remains bright and intact. Opens and closes securely, with original spring mechanism.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199541
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53073
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Archive I A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front.

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Crest - 1905

Archive II A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front. View II
Archive III A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front. View III
Archive IV A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front. View IV
Archive V A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front. View V
Archive VI A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front. View VIII
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A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Crest - 1905
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A rectangular sterling silver vesta case featuring a hinged top, side suspension ring, bottom striker, and a colourful heraldic enamel crest on the front.
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Vesta cases, also known as match safes, were developed in the mid-19th century to safely carry friction matches, which were prone to accidental ignition. Named after Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth, these small containers became standard personal accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Edwardian vesta cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel, or brass, often decorated with enamel work, engraving, or engine-turned patterns. They typically incorporate an internal spring hinge for the top closure and a ribbed striking strip along the bottom edge.

Authentic British silver vesta cases from the Edwardian period bear official silver hallmarks indicating the purity mark, assay office, date letter, and makers mark. The presence of an integrated spring lid mechanism and built-in striker on the base or rim also signifies period construction.

Small silver accessories can be incorporated into interior styling by displaying them within a shadow box, resting them on an office desk tray, or placing them alongside books on a shelf. Their compact scale makes them suitable for curated vignette displays on decorative trays or shallow dishes.

Silver sections can be polished gently using a soft cotton cloth, avoiding abrasive liquids near the enamel. Enamelled surfaces should be wiped carefully with a damp microfiber cloth and kept away from impacts to prevent surface chipping.
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