Vesta Case Silver | Dated 1913

Vesta Case Silver | Dated 1913

Vesta case silver – This vesta case is pre-owned and dated (via the hallmark) 1913, from the Edwardian era, therefore very collectible. It has a floral scroll pattern, a hinged cover, a striker base and a ring loop if needed for suspension from a chain.

A vesta case is a small box or protective case to keep a number of friction matches (“strike anywhere” matches) within – a case was needed to prevent the newly introduced friction matches from getting damp and also to protect the user from any danger incase of spontaneous ignition! Matches were used for smoking across the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Named after the Roman goddess of fire and earth “Vesta” – the cases became a very popular item to own by the early 20^th Century.

The vesta case silver features a dedicated match striker surface at the bottom and a ring at the side so it can be suspended from a fob or albert chain or worn as a pendant if desired.

Vesta cases for sale now are the ultimate collectors item.

All of our pre-owned items have been thoroughly inspected and checked and our experts have refurbished all items to ensure they are cleaned and polished to a fantastic second-hand condition. We are confident you will be happy with your purchase with your item looking like new but with the original character and pre-loved element still remaining.

The vesta case silver measures approximately 43.5mm in height, 33mm in width and 11.5mm in depth.

The total weight of the vesta case is 22 grams.

All items arrive boxed and fully gift wrapped at no extra cost.