What is a vesta case used for?

A vesta case was designed to hold matches safely in the pocket before the widespread availability of safety matches and reliable lighters. The corrugated base allowed the user to strike the match directly on the case. These compact containers became essential personal accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, often decorated with engraved patterns or figural shapes.

How do I date an antique silver case?

Dating relies on the set of stamped hallmarks struck into the metal by an official assay office. These small marks typically include a maker's mark, a purity symbol like the lion passant, and a date letter corresponding to a specific year. Additional clues come from the overall style, such as Edwardian restraint or Art Deco geometry, which align with the recorded assay office date letter.

How should I clean silver with enamel?

Enamel surfaces require gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft cloth rather than harsh abrasive silver polishes. Chemical dips can permanently ruin fragile hand-painted or coloured glass surfaces. Care must be taken to keep moisture away from internal textile linings like velvet or silk while cleaning the exterior silver mount.

What was an aide memoire used for?

An aide memoire served as a pocket diary and card case for recording social engagements, calling addresses, and brief notes. They frequently contained a small erasable tablet paired with a tiny pencil. Wealthy individuals carried these refined silver pieces to keep track of daily visits and correspondence during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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These pieces known as a vintage sterling silver case span Edwardian pockets and Art Deco dressing tables.

1900 - 1920

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1915 Silver Cigarette Case

From Pear Tree Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Rare George V Silver "Book" Stamp Case by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1914

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Nice Large Antique George V Sterling Silver & Textured Glass Match Striker - 1913

From Kingsdown Antiques

£235

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Rare Edwardian Silver Swivel Stamp Case by W & G Neal, London 1901

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case Robert Pringle Birmingham 1929

From Queens Antiques and Collectables

£139

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Cased Pair of Silver "Quaich" Novelty Salts by Josiah Williams & Co, London 1917

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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Set Six Cased Solid Sterling Silver Lobster / Seafood Picks - 1932 - Suckling Ltd.

From Puckerings

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£100

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Cast Silver Blade Fruit Serving Knife

From Sturmans Antiques

£159

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Early George V Polished Silver Sovereign Case

From Sturmans Antiques

£139

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature items from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, combining solid sterling silver with silk, velvet, enamel, and crocodile skin.

18th century

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A Small Early 18th Century Silver Pair Cased Pocket Watch

From Hansord Antiques

£1,880

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Lovely Edwardian Silver Double Stamp Box

1900 - 1920

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A Lovely Edwardian Silver Double Stamp Box

From Jeff Sims Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Set of Antique Silver Tea/coffee Spoons.

From George James Antiques

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Very Attractive Silver Ladies Purse

From William Rand Antiques

£150

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Silver and Enamel Fob Watch Case

From Sturmans Antiques

£198

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Vintage Sterling Silver Case

1915 Silver Cigarette Case

Rare George V Silver "Book" Stamp Case by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1914

Nice Large Antique George V Sterling Silver & Textured Glass Match Striker - 1913

Rare Edwardian Silver Swivel Stamp Case by W & G Neal, London 1901

Antique Silver George V Matchbook Box Vesta Case Robert Pringle Birmingham 1929

Unusual Cased Pair of Silver "Quaich" Novelty Salts by Josiah Williams & Co, London 1917

Set Six Cased Solid Sterling Silver Lobster / Seafood Picks - 1932 - Suckling Ltd.

Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

Cast Silver Blade Fruit Serving Knife

Early George V Polished Silver Sovereign Case

A Small Early 18th Century Silver Pair Cased Pocket Watch

A Lovely Edwardian Silver Double Stamp Box

Set of Antique Silver Tea/coffee Spoons.

Very Attractive Silver Ladies Purse

Silver and Enamel Fob Watch Case

Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Compact by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922

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