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19thc Engraved Vesta or Matchsafe with Unusual Jade Shamrock Inserts.
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19thc Engraved Vesta or Matchsafe with Unusual Jade Shamrock Inserts.

19th century
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19th century unmarked engraved silverplate vesta matchsafe with unusual jade shamrock inserts. Remnants of original gilt to interior. Match strike to lower edge. The hinged closure is tight and secure.

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 1.4 inches.

This is a lovely and very unusual example in generally very good condition, with a few marks of use, mainly on the back.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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SA31326
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4744
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19th century unmarked engraved silverplate vesta matchsafe with unusual jade shamrock inserts. Remnants of original gilt to interior. Match strike to lower edge. The hinged closure is tight and secure.

Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry.

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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.
Serpentine Antiques

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 1.4 inches.

This is a lovely and very unusual example in generally very good condition, with a few marks of use, mainly on the back.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA31326
Dealers Internal Ref
4744
Serpentine Antiques
Serpentine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2008

Specialising in unique pieces for the discerning individual, selected and prepared with special care..

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St. Georges Rd
Runfold
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9HR
United Kingdom
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Serpentine Antiques
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19thC engraved vesta or matchsafe with unusual jade shamrock inserts.
19thC engraved vesta or matchsafe with unusual jade shamrock inserts.
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19thC engraved vesta or matchsafe with unusual jade shamrock inserts.
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