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Rare Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Double Photo Frames - 1905
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Rare Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Double Photo Frames - 1905

1900 - 1920
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A Rare and Unusual Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case combining a match holder with a hinged photographic front compartment. The outer case is square with softly rounded corners and a suspension loop at the top, suitable for wearing on a chain or attaching to a chatelaine. Both exterior faces are finely engraved with scrolling foliate decoration. A plain circular cartouche to the front provides space for initials or a small personal inscription.

The main body functions as a vesta case, with a compartment intended to hold matches and a match striker one the base. The front section opens outward to reveal two oval photo frames, allowing the owner to carry a pair of small portraits inside. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1905.

* An especially appealing piece for collectors who value unusual silver with both function and character!

Measurements:

Height: 2 1/4" (approx. 5.5cm)

Width: 2 1/4" (approx. 5.5cm)

Total weight: 66g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241189
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53426
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Dear customers,

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Wednesday, 7th October 2026 through to Wednesday, 14th October 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Jozef

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Description
A Rare and Unusual Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case combining a match holder with a hinged photographic front compartment.
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The outer case is square with softly rounded corners and a suspension loop at the top, suitable for wearing on a chain or attaching to a chatelaine.
Kingsdown Antiques

Both exterior faces are finely engraved with scrolling foliate decoration. A plain circular cartouche to the front provides space for initials or a small personal inscription.

fig 1. An open Edwardian sterling silver vesta case displaying an engraved hinged lid and two interior oval photo frame apertures.
fig 1. Rare Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Double Photo Frames - 1905

The main body functions as a vesta case, with a compartment intended to hold matches and a match striker one the base. The front section opens outward to reveal two oval photo frames, allowing the owner to carry a pair of small portraits inside. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1905.

fig 2. An open Edwardian sterling silver vesta case displaying an engraved hinged lid and two interior oval photo frame apertures.
fig 2. Rare Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Double Photo Frames - 1905

An especially appealing piece for collectors who value unusual silver with both function and character!

Measurements:

Height: 2 1/4" (approx. 5.5cm)

Width: 2 1/4" (approx. 5.5cm)

Total weight: 66g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241189
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53426
Kingsdown Antiques
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An open Edwardian sterling silver vesta case displaying an engraved hinged lid and two interior oval photo frame apertures.
Rare Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case With Double Photo Frames - 1905
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  • ObjectVesta Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Hinged lid, Double oval apertures
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver vesta case combines a match holder with a hinged photographic front compartment, hallmarked for Birmingham in 1905. The object has a square profile with softly rounded corners, finished in a reflective silver colour with scrolling foliate engraving across the upright hinged lid and a small suspension loop attached to the side. Inside the open structure, the back panel contains two vertical oval apertures framing beige fabric inserts, positioned above a rectangular lower compartment with a smooth metal interior floor. The piece measures 5.5 cm high and 5.5 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a decorative desktop accessory or a pocket collectible for an office desk or gentleman's library display. The silver shows light surface wear from age and gentle use, retaining the functional hinge mechanism and an open layout when displayed upright.

FAQs

A vesta case, or match safe, is a small portable container produced primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries designed to hold friction matches safely inside a pocket or attached to a watch chain.

Edwardian vesta cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, nickel silver, or brass, frequently featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, engine-turned detailing, or internal portrait apertures.

Authentic British sterling silver items bear official assay office hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a makers mark, town mark, date letter, and the lion passant symbol indicating silver purity.

Small decorative silver items can be styled on an office desk tray, arranged inside a shadow box display frame, or curated on a library shelf alongside antique desk accessories.

Clean gently with a soft silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish while preserving natural oxidisation in the low relief areas, and store in a dry, climate-controlled environment.
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