What is a silver vesta case?

A vesta case, or match safe, is a small portable box popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries designed to keep friction matches dry and secure.

What materials were traditionally used to make vesta cases?

Vesta cases were commonly crafted from sterling silver, nickel, brass, or gunmetal, frequently decorated with hand engraving, enamel work, or engine-turned patterns.

How can you verify the authenticity of an Edwardian silver vesta case?

Authentic British silver vesta cases feature official assay office hallmarks, including a purity mark such as the lion passant, a town mark, and a date letter.

How can an antique vesta case be styled or displayed in modern interiors?

Antique vesta cases can be displayed on desk trays, incorporated into shadow boxes, or styled alongside desktop accessories and vintage vanity items.

How should sterling silver vesta cases be cleaned and maintained?

Clean silver vesta cases gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could damage fine engravings or hallmarks.

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Stylish Silver Vesta Case Hallmarked Birmingham 1912

Name: Stylish Silver Vesta Case Hallmarked Birmingham 1912
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202366
Price: 110 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A stylish solid silver vesta case. Both the front and back are smartly decorated with engine turned decoration featuring columns of stripes and there is an empty circular cartouche in the centre. The lid is hinged to one side and there is a loop at the side for attachment.

Hallmarks are clearly visible on the inside lip of the vesta case for the Birmingham Assay office with a date mark for 1912 and maker's marks WJ Myatt & Co. The Lion Passant is also visible indicating the finest sterling silver.

It has a nice gilt interior and is a good weight.

Condition: In very good condition (some very slight surface scratches mentioned only for accuracy).

Hallmarks: Birmingham 1912 by WJ Myatt Co

Measurements: Height: 4.5 cm Width: 4.5 cm Depth: 1.1 cm Weight: 28.6 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Stock code: 18613

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vesta Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1202366

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18613

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Description

A stylish solid silver vesta case.

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Both the front and back are smartly decorated with engine turned decoration featuring columns of stripes and there is an empty circular cartouche in the centre.

Woodbridge Antiques

The lid is hinged to one side and there is a loop at the side for attachment.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver vesta case featuring vertical line engraving, a blank central circular cartouche, and a side attachment ring. — fig 1. Stylish Silver Vesta Case Hallmarked Birmingham 1912

Hallmarks are clearly visible on the inside lip of the vesta case for the Birmingham Assay office with a date mark for 1912 and maker's marks WJ Myatt & Co. The Lion Passant is also visible indicating the finest sterling silver.