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19thc Austrian Novelty Brass Cigar Cutter & Vesta Case Champagne Veuve Cliquot
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19thc Austrian Novelty Brass Cigar Cutter & Vesta Case Champagne Veuve Cliquot

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A Novelty Brass Novelty Cigar Cutter and Vesta Match Safe case in the form of a VEUVE CLIQUOT CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE. Stamped MADE IN AUSTRIA.

Dating from the late 19th Century c1890.

Measuring 7 cm high x 2.5 cm wide.

In very good condition, it has been used so showing some signs of wear.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Brass Champagne Vesta Case to the 19th Century.

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Description
A Novelty Brass Novelty Cigar Cutter and Vesta Match Safe case in the form of a VEUVE CLIQUOT CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE. Stamped MADE IN AUSTRIA.

Dating from the late 19th Century c1890.

Measuring 7 cm high x 2.5 cm wide.

In very good condition, it has been used so showing some signs of wear.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Brass Champagne Vesta Case to the 19th Century.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century brass novelty vesta case and cigar cutter shaped like a champagne bottle with stamped Veuve Clicquot lettering.

19thc Austrian Novelty Brass Cigar Cutter & Vesta Case Champagne Veuve Cliquot

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A nineteenth-century brass novelty vesta case and cigar cutter shaped like a champagne bottle with stamped Veuve Clicquot lettering.
19thC AUSTRIAN Novelty BRASS Cigar Cutter & Vesta Case CHAMPAGNE VEUVE CLIQUOT
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A nineteenth-century brass novelty vesta case and cigar cutter shaped like a champagne bottle with stamped Veuve Clicquot lettering.
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  • ObjectVesta Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Novelty
  • MaterialBrass, Steel
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsChampagne bottle form, Stamped typography, Hinged cork cap, Integrated side cutter

This nineteenth-century Victorian novelty cigar cutter and vesta case takes the form of a champagne bottle rendered in warm brass with a steel lever. The object is detailed with stamped "VEUVE CLIQUOT" typography on the body, an integrated side cutter mechanism, and a hinged cap shaped like a cork and wire cage at the top. The surface displays visible signs of age and wear from previous use, alongside a stamped "MADE IN AUSTRIA" mark on the side. Measuring 7 cm high by 2.5 cm wide, this compact desk accessory is well-suited for display on an office desk or within a gentleman's library collection. It can be used today as a functional match safe and cigar cutter, or simply appreciated as a decorative conversation piece on a tabletop or display shelf.

FAQs

A novelty vesta case is a compact nineteenth-century pocket container designed to store friction matches, often cast in figurative shapes such as bottles, animals, or everyday objects.

These pocket accessories were primarily produced in solid brass, nickel alloy, or sterling silver, frequently featuring steel spring components for integrated tools like cigar cutters.

Authentic pieces display period-correct construction including hand-riveted hinges, integrated striking surfaces, stamped maker marks or commercial branding, and natural surface oxidisation.

Small brass collectibles can be displayed on a desk tray, integrated into a curated bookshelf arrangement, or styled on a drinks trolley alongside period glassware.

Preserve brass items by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers that remove historical patination; mechanical hinges should be kept dry to prevent internal rust.
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