Silver Vesta Matchbook Case 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case Robert Pringle Birmingham 1929
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1214877
Price: 139 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectVesta Cases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArt Deco
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsEngine-turned engraving, Rectangular cartouche, Linear geometry, Hinged body

This George V sterling silver matchbook box vesta case comes from the 1920 Art Deco period, rendered in a bright silver colour with a polished metallic finish. The rectangular hinged body exhibits crisp engine-turned engraving across the cover and base, incorporating linear geometry and a rectangular cartouche monogrammed with initials on the lid. The hardware includes a functional hinge and a small side-release clasp, while the interior reveals a slot designed to hold a matchbook. Practical dimensions measure 6 cm by 4.5 cm with a weight of 30.8 grams. Today, this gentleman's library accessory suits placement on an office desk or study table as a small display piece or functional container. The compact portable item functions well as a decorative desk tidy accent for holding matches or small keepsakes. The sterling silver construction brings subtle period elegance to a desktop setup, complementing traditional or vintage interior schemes without cluttering the surface area.

FAQs

A vesta case or matchbook holder is a compact portable container designed to protect friction matches from dampness and accidental friction ignition during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Match cases were produced in base metals such as brass or nickel for utility, as well as sterling silver, gold, and guilloche enamel for high-end personal accessories.

Authentic British silver cases feature official hallmarks, including a lion passant for sterling silver purity, an assay office mark such as the Birmingham anchor, a date letter, and a silversmith maker mark.

Small silver pocket antiques are placed as decorative accents on office desks, styled on bookshelves alongside antique books, or displayed on brass or lacquered trays.

Clean periodically with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove oxidisation while preserving the detail of engine-turned engraving and avoiding moisture in the hinge mechanism.

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Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case Robert Pringle Birmingham 1929