Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Vesta Case - Heart & Floral Design, Collectible Victoriana
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Antique silver-plated vesta case. A charming collectible from the Victorian era. Hallmarked for authenticity, it features a beautifully detailed floral design with a heart at the centre. The vesta opens at the top, revealing a small compartment for matches, while the base has a textured surface for striking. A small link at the top allows for easy attachment to a chain or fob. The vesta will be carefully packaged in a soft fabric pouch. This lovely item is perfect for collectors or as a thoughtful gift.
Measurements:
Height – 5.5cm
Width – 4cm
Condition – Used condition with faint dents and scratches with more noticeable scratch to the back heart area as shown in photos. Hinge is in working order.
About:
A silver vesta (also known as a vesta case or match safe) was a small, portable container used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to safely carry matches, specifically short matches coated with wax to make them more resistant to moisture. They became popular accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, and were commonly attached to keychains, necklaces, or watch chains for easy access. Today, antique silver vesta cases are highly collectible, valued for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and designs.
Sales outside of the UK can now be completed via our Etsy shop. Link on homepage.
Antique silver-plated vesta case. A charming collectible from the Victorian era. Hallmarked for authenticity, it features a beautifully detailed floral design with a heart at the centre. The vesta opens at the top, revealing a small compartment for matches, while the base has a textured surface for striking. A small link at the top allows for easy attachment to a chain or fob. The vesta will be carefully packaged in a soft fabric pouch. This lovely item is perfect for collectors or as a thoughtful gift.
Measurements:
Height – 5.5cm
Width – 4cm
Condition – Used condition with faint dents and scratches with more noticeable scratch to the back heart area as shown in photos. Hinge is in working order.
About:
A silver vesta (also known as a vesta case or match safe) was a small, portable container used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to safely carry matches, specifically short matches coated with wax to make them more resistant to moisture. They became popular accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, and were commonly attached to keychains, necklaces, or watch chains for easy access. Today, antique silver vesta cases are highly collectible, valued for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and designs.
Sales outside of the UK can now be completed via our Etsy shop. Link on homepage.
Antique silver-plated vesta case. A charming collectible from the Victorian era. Hallmarked for authenticity, it features a beautifully detailed floral design with a heart at the centre. The vesta opens at the top, revealing a small compartment for matches, while the base has a textured surface for striking. A small link at the top allows for easy attachment to a chain or fob. The vesta will be carefully packaged in a soft fabric pouch. This lovely item is perfect for collectors or as a thoughtful gift.
Measurements:
Height – 5.5cm
Width – 4cm
Condition – Used condition with faint dents and scratches with more noticeable scratch to the back heart area as shown in photos. Hinge is in working order.
About:
A silver vesta (also known as a vesta case or match safe) was a small, portable container used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to safely carry matches, specifically short matches coated with wax to make them more resistant to moisture. They became popular accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, and were commonly attached to keychains, necklaces, or watch chains for easy access. Today, antique silver vesta cases are highly collectible, valued for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and designs.