Vesta Cases | Silver | Dated 1914

Vesta Cases | Silver | Dated 1914

Sterling Silver vesta cases, such as this beautiful one, were very popular throughout history.

This vesta case is pre-owned and dated (via the hallmark) 1914, from the end of the Edwardian era, therefore very collectable and an antique vesta case. It has a 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 which keeps a number of friction matches (“strike anywhere” matches) within – after the introduction of friction matches, a case was needed to prevent them from getting damp and also to protect the user from any danger incase of spontaneous ignition! Matches were used for smoking during the day or evening in the later 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 features a dedicated match striker surface at the bottom and a ring at the side so it can be suspended or worn as a pendant if desired – in history, these were often suspended from a fob or albert chain and kept in a pocket.

Vesta cases for sale now are the ultimate collectors item. It not only holds a number of matches but is the perfect size for a pocket.

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 cases measures approximately 37.5mm in height, 28mm in width and 8.5mm in depth.

The total weight of the vesta case is 15.2 grams.

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