Birmingham 1900 English hallmarked solid silver leaf and scroll engraved vesta matchsafe, with interesting diagonally seamed cover, and match strike to lower edge.
Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items.
Size-1.75 inches by 1.1 inches.
Weight-20 grams.
Very good quality, with very hard to see line mark to back.
In very good condition.
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Internal Reference: 0786
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA31325
Dateline of this antique is 1900
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