What are antique silver smoking accessories?

Antique silver smoking accessories are pocket-sized containers made of sterling silver, designed to hold cigars or matches. They date predominantly from the Edwardian era and late Victorian period. These items include hinged vesta cases for striking matches and rigid metal tubes that functioned as pocket humidors for cigars.

How do I date these silver pieces?

You date these accessories by examining the hallmarks stamped into the sterling silver by assay offices such as Birmingham. These marks indicate the specific year of production, often corresponding to the early nineteen hundreds. Stylistic cues like leaf and scroll engraving also point toward the Edwardian and late Victorian eras.

What is a vesta case?

A vesta case is a small pocket container built specifically to hold wax vestas, an early type of match. They feature a hinged lid and a serrated strip at the bottom for striking the match. Victorian and Edwardian examples often display intricate hand-engraved leaf and scroll designs across the silver surface.

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Antique silver smoking accessories are pocket items for matches and cigars that collectors prize for their crisp engravement and precious metal weight.

Birmingham 1900 Solid Silver Leaf and Scroll Engraved Vesta Matchsafe in Very Good Condition.

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