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Silver Vesta Case, W.j. Myatt & Co. Birmingham 1921
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Silver Vesta Case, W.j. Myatt & Co. Birmingham 1921

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A Silver Vesta Case

Of rectangular shaped with engraved vertical line decoration and a circular cartouche which is plain and so could still be engraved with monogram etc. With ring for attachment to a chain. Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921 by W.J. Myatt & Co.

Weight 31.2g.

5.5cm H, 4.4cm W.

Condition: The case has obviously been used and loved as it has some scratches and wear, but the sprung lid opens crisply and closes tight.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA920558
Dealers Internal Reference
C14939
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Description
A Silver Vesta Case
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Of rectangular shaped with engraved vertical line decoration and a circular cartouche which is plain and so could still be engraved with monogram etc.
Baggott & Co.

With ring for attachment to a chain. Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921 by W.J. Myatt & Co.

Weight 31.2g.

5.5cm H, 4.4cm W.

Condition: The case has obviously been used and loved as it has some scratches and wear, but the sprung lid opens crisply and closes tight.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Sterling Silver Vesta Case to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA920558
Dealers Internal Ref
C14939
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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An engine-turned sterling silver vesta case with a circular unengraved cartouche, hinged lid, and side suspension loop against a plain background.
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Archive I An engine-turned sterling silver vesta case with a circular unengraved cartouche, hinged lid, and side suspension loop against a plain background.

Silver Vesta Case, W.J. Myatt & Co. Birmingham 1921

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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

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An engine-turned sterling silver vesta case with a circular unengraved cartouche, hinged lid, and side suspension loop against a plain background.
Silver Vesta Case, W.J. Myatt & Co. Birmingham 1921
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An engine-turned sterling silver vesta case with a circular unengraved cartouche, hinged lid, and side suspension loop against a plain background.
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FAQs

A vesta case, or match safe, is a small portable container designed to hold friction matches, known as vestas, which became widely used during the mid-19th century. These cases protected friction matches from damp conditions and accidental ignition until safety matches and mechanical lighters replaced them in the early 20th century.

Traditional vesta cases were crafted from sterling silver, brass, nickel, or gunmetal, featuring a spring-hinged lid and an integrated striker plate along the bottom edge. Examples from the 19th and early 20th centuries frequently incorporate engine-turned engraving, hand-chased pattern work, or enamelled decoration.

Authenticity is confirmed by locating official British assay office hallmarks, a makers mark, and a date letter stamped along the lip or interior rim. Original period examples also feature a serrated striking surface on the base and a spring mechanism governing the lid movement.

A silver vesta case can be displayed on a valet tray, styled atop stacked art books, or incorporated into a desk accessory display within a study or home office. It can also be worn as a pendant or attached to a fob chain as a pocket accessory.

Maintain the finish by gently wiping the exterior with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialised silver polishing compound designed for historical metalwork. Avoid immersion in water or chemical dips, which can cause oxidisation and damage internal steel spring components.
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