In Roman mythology, Vesta was the goddess of hearth, home and family, and her presence was symbolised by the sacred fire that burned at her hearth and temples, inspiring several match companies to name their matches "vestas", the best known around 1900 being the "Swan Vestas" brand.

Vesta cases, also known as match safes were made to safely house a person's supply of matches, required because early matches were prone to combustion, either from the friction of rubbing together or spontaneous ignition.

Vesta cases came into use in the 1830s, but the peak period of their popularity was 1890 to 1920.

Most commonly they are silver, and rectangular in shape, with an end-opening spring-loaded close fitting lid at the top and a ribbed or serrated striking surface on the base.

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Two cigarette case with pocket knife and match box, one large…

Antique Smoking Accessories Set with Silver Cases and Pocket Knife

Two cigarette case with pocket knife and match box, one large cigarette case in sterling silver with gilt interior by William Neale Chester 1808. Weight:153.7 grams. One smaller cigarette case in sterling silver by Samuel M Levi Birmingham 1903. Weight…

Sampson Mordan & Co silver spring loaded vesta marked London…

1884 Silver Spring Loaded Vesta by Sampson Mordan & Co

Sampson Mordan & Co silver spring loaded vesta marked London 1884 Sm. Size 48 x 34 mm, weight 41.3 grams

An antique silver vesta, scroll engraved  hallmarked S&Bm for…

Antique Silver Vesta by Smith & Bartlam, Birmingham, 1912

An antique silver vesta, scroll engraved hallmarked S&Bm for Smith & Bartlam, Birmingham, 1912, some dents, size 39 x 28 mm, wt. 15.6g.

Two various vintage vesta cases including: lady's leg form,…

Vintage Vesta Cases: Lady's Leg and Whistle Form Varieties

Two various vintage vesta cases including: lady's leg form, silver plated vesta, height 7 cm and metal whistle form vesta, height 6 cm

Vintage English silver plate vesta case including oval form…

English Silver Plate Vesta Case with Trick Opening and Matches

Vintage English silver plate vesta case including oval form silver plate case, marked 'Made in England,' with Registration number, rubbed, and 'trick' opening, push central oval button, and slide to striker side on right, with separate compartment for…

Victorian leather vesta pouch leather double sided vesta pouch,…

Victorian Leather Vesta Pouch with Sterling Silver Shield (1899)

Victorian leather vesta pouch leather double sided vesta pouch, with attached sterling silver shield, hallmarked for Birmingham, circa 1899, monogrammed, with striker attached, height 5 cm

Geo V silver combined vesta - cigarette case. Hm Birmingham…

Geo V Silver Vesta-Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1913, Engraved Monogram

Geo V silver combined vesta - cigarette case. Hm Birmingham 1913, M J Myatt & Co. Two gilt lined internal compartments. Engraved monogram 'C.A.B' to cover. (W126.7g)

A sterling- silver vesta case, a silver top pill box and a…

19th Century English/Indian Silver Vesta, Pill Box, Beaker Set

A sterling- silver vesta case, a silver top pill box and a silver plates beaker, English/Indian 19th century, vesta 4 cm high, pill box 3 cm diameter, beaker 7 cm high

George V silver combination sovereign and vesta case. Marked…

George V Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case Birmingham 1911

George V silver combination sovereign and vesta case. Marked Birmingham Edwin Joseph Houlston 1911. Approx length 60 x 28 mm

Two Edward VII sterling silver sterling silver vesta cases,…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Vesta Cases, Engraved Birmingham and Chester

Two Edward VII sterling silver sterling silver vesta cases, both scroll bright cut engraved Birmingham 1906, Chester 1900 approx 36gms

Edward VII sterling silver vesta case and cigarette case, both…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Vesta and Cigarette Case Set

Edward VII sterling silver vesta case and cigarette case, both leaf engraved Birmingham & Chester 1909 approx 92gms

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, plain form with engraved…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Engraved Monogram, London 1887

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, plain form with engraved monogram to the front, London 1887, approx 83 grams

Novelty silver pig vesta case marked 925 Ai knight (chess…

Chess Knight Pig Vesta Case in Sterling Silver, Unique Design

Novelty silver pig vesta case marked 925 Ai knight (chess piece). Weight 32 grams, length 5 cm, tail is the bail

Art Nouveau novelty silver vesta case marked sterling. Size 55…

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Case, USA, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau novelty silver vesta case marked sterling. Size 55 x 36 mm.Circa USA 1900

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Chester,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester 1900, Acanthus Motifs

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Chester, 1900, R.P (Richmond Parker), of rectangular form, engraved with acanthus motifs, total weight 18gm, height 4.5 cm

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham 1896, Rolason Brothers

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1896, R.Bs (Rolason Brothers), of elliptical form, engraved with central monogram within shield, surrounded by incised acanthus decoration, total weight 17gm, height 4.5 cm

Late Victorian sterling silver combination Vesta/ sovereign…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta/Sovereign Case, Chester 1896, JMB Elliptical

Late Victorian sterling silver combination Vesta/ sovereign case, hallmarked Chester, 1896, Jmb (John Millward Banks), of elliptical form, decorated with plain central shield, surrounded by engraved acanthus motif, total weight 35gm, length 8 cm

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898, Engraved Foliate

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1898, M&L (Minshull & Latimer), of curved rectangular form, engraved with central monogram, surrounded by incised foliate decoration, total weight 25gm, height 4.5 cm

George V sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Chester, 1924,…

1924 George V Sterling Silver Vesta Case by Walker & Hall

George V sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Chester, 1924, W&H (Walker & Hall), of curved rectangular form, engraved with central monogram, surrounded by geometric bands, total weight 24gm, height 4 cm

George V sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

1916 Birmingham hallmarked sterling silver vesta case by Rolason Brothers

George V sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1916, R.Bs (Rolason Brothers), of curved rectangular form, decorated with plain central cartouche, surrounded by incised acanthus motif, total weight 11gm, height 4.5 cm

Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Monogram

Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910, Whh (William hair Haseler; W H Haseler Ltd), of curved rectangular form, with engraved central monogram, surrounded by geometric bands, total weight 24gm, height 4.5 cm

Sterling silver vesta case, with engraved scroll decorations,…

Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case from Birmingham Hallmarked Design

Sterling silver vesta case, with engraved scroll decorations, hallmarked Birmingham

Small Victorian sterling silver vesta Birmingham 1880, maker…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Birmingham 1880, Maker Desormeaux Saunders & Hollings

Small Victorian sterling silver vesta Birmingham 1880, maker Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Frank shepherd, size 4 by 2.8 cm, weight 10 grams

Hardy Brothers sterling silver vesta hallmarked stg silver and…

Sterling Silver Hardy Brothers Vesta with Maker's Mark, 3.5cm

Hardy Brothers sterling silver vesta hallmarked stg silver and maker's mark, 3.5 cm height

Victorian silver vesta case marked 1876 Birmingham John…

1876 Birmingham Silver Vesta Case by John Millward Banks

Victorian silver vesta case marked 1876 Birmingham John Millward Banks, size 42 x 30 mm, weight 26 grams

Three sterling silver cigarette and vesta cases, comprising a…

Sterling Silver Cigarette and Vesta Cases Collection, early 20th Century

Three sterling silver cigarette and vesta cases, comprising a George V sterling silver 'Australian Commonwealth military Forces' rectangular cigarette case (1918 Birmingham, R.W. Burbridge for Harrods) of domed rectangular form, the top engraved with coat…

An Edwardian silver vesta case, finely engraved case with…

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Engraved Cartouche, Birmingham 1906

An Edwardian silver vesta case, finely engraved case with vacant cartouche, hallmarked Birmingham 1906, maker W H Hasler, size 38 x 28 mm, wt, 16.29g.

A sterling silver vesta with engraved detail, Birmingham, 1877.…

Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta, Birmingham 1877, 12g

A sterling silver vesta with engraved detail, Birmingham, 1877. Wt 12 grams

Victorian novelty silver plate cello vesta length 63 mm

Victorian silver plate cello vesta - 63mm in length

Victorian novelty silver plate cello vesta length 63 mm

An antique sterling silver match vesta with a clever push…

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Vesta with Sliding Lid

An antique sterling silver match vesta with a clever push sliding hinged lid mechanism, 19th century, 6 cm wide, 65 grams

Sterling silver vesta case, oblong all scroll engraved together…

Scroll Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case and Mother of Pearl Knife

Sterling silver vesta case, oblong all scroll engraved together with other and mother of pearl pocket knife

Two sterling silver vesta cases, one with engraved decoration…

Sterling Silver Vesta Cases: Engraved Decoration and Monogram Design

Two sterling silver vesta cases, one with engraved decoration the other with an engraved monogram

Victorian sterling silver sovereign & vesta case, the front…

Engraved Victorian Sterling Silver Sovereign & Vesta Case, London 1880

Victorian sterling silver sovereign & vesta case, the front with engraved name and leaves, London 1880

Edward VII sterling silver vesta, oblong all scroll engraved…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Vesta, Birmingham 1910 - Engraved Design

Edward VII sterling silver vesta, oblong all scroll engraved Birmingham 1910

Victorian sterling silver heart shape vesta case, all engraved…

1897 Victorian Sterling Silver Heart Vesta Case from Birmingham

Victorian sterling silver heart shape vesta case, all engraved Birmingham 1897

George IV sterling silver vinaigrette, with fluted bands and…

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette and Vesta Case Set, 1821-1916

George IV sterling silver vinaigrette, with fluted bands and engraved initials, London 1821, makers initials, We, together with a George V sterling silver vesta case, Birmingham 1916

Two sterling silver vesta cases, Clark & Sewell (James Clark &…

Sterling Silver Vesta Cases by Clark & Sewell and Myatt

Two sterling silver vesta cases, Clark & Sewell (James Clark & John Sewell) & W J Myatt & Co, Chester, 1908 & 1910

Two sterling silver vesta cases, Henry Charles Freeman & J.C…

Sterling Silver Vesta Cases by Freeman & J.C Ltd, Birmingham

Two sterling silver vesta cases, Henry Charles Freeman & J.C Ltd, Birmingham, 1902 & 1912

George V sterling silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham 1915,…

Birmingham 1915 Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Engraved Decoration

George V sterling silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham 1915, maker: Bradley British Overseas Ltd (Percy Nind-Ward), with engraved decoration, approximate total weight 16 grams (some minor dents)

A silver (840) match box cover, engraved floral detail & a…

Engraved Silver Match Box Cover and Napkin Ring Set

A silver (840) match box cover, engraved floral detail & a matching napkin ring, Wt 61 grams

Two Edwardian and George V sterling silver vesta cases, 1909…

Edwardian and George V sterling silver vesta cases, Birmingham 1909-1912

Two Edwardian and George V sterling silver vesta cases, 1909 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Horace Woodward & Co Ltd 1912 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Albert Jackson comprising one with a fine rib and dot motifs, the other smaller foliate engraved…

Victorian silver vesta case marked Chester 1900 W, N, size 43 x…

Restored Victorian Silver Vesta Case with Chester Hallmark 1900

Victorian silver vesta case marked Chester 1900 W, N, size 43 x 37 mm, restored and with later applied plain cartouche

Vienna silver combination cigarette and vesta case marked 950,…

Vienna Silver Cigarette & Vesta Case, 1910, Asprey Retailer Mark

Vienna silver combination cigarette and vesta case marked 950, Georg Adam, Vienna, importer Gourdel Vales & Co, London, 1910, with Asprey retailer mark, of rectangular form, with engine turned surface with monogram, with hinged cover and hinged vesta,…

A sterling silver vesta case, John Troup & Sons, Birmingham…

Sterling Silver Vesta Case, John Troup & Sons 1907 (11.8g)

A sterling silver vesta case, John Troup & Sons, Birmingham 1907. Weight 11.8g.

Sterling silver vesta case, decorated with engraved scrolls,…

Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester 1900 Hallmark

Sterling silver vesta case, decorated with engraved scrolls, hallmarked Chester 1900

9ct silver lined vesta case, hinged plain rectangular 60 mm x…

Silver Lined Vesta Case: Hinged Rectangular Design (60mm x 45mm)

9ct silver lined vesta case, hinged plain rectangular 60 mm x 45 mm

Two English sterling silver items, comprising table match case,…

English Sterling Silver Table Match Case and Small Toast Rack

Two English sterling silver items, comprising table match case, hallmarked Chester, 1904, Bpdc (boots pure Drug Company), 3 cm x 8.5 cm x 5 cm, and a small toast rack hallmarked Birmingham, 1885, Jd/Wd (James Deakin & Sons), 8 cm x 8 cm, total combined…

George V sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Birmingham 1915 George V Sterling Silver Vesta Case

George V sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1915, of rectangular form, decorated with central medallion surrounded by scrolling acanthus pattern, total weight 25gm, 5 cm x 4 cm

Sterling silver dog vesta, stamped 925, sterling, probably…

Sterling Silver Mr Punch's Dog Vesta: American, 925 Stamped

Sterling silver dog vesta, stamped 925, sterling, probably American, in the form of a Mr Punch's dog 'Toby', with hinged cover containing striker to base, total weight 43.36gm, height 6.5 cm

Sterling silver disk form vesta case, with engine turned…

Birmingham 1900 Sterling Silver Engine Turned Vesta Case

Sterling silver disk form vesta case, with engine turned decoration to both sides. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, maker Constantine & Floyd Ltd. W21g

Thai silver vesta case, decorated with embossed Thai dancers…

Thai Silver Vesta with Embossed Dancers and Foliate Design

Thai silver vesta case, decorated with embossed Thai dancers and foliate

Chinese export silver vesta case, decorated with embossed…

Dragon and Bamboo Export Silver Vesta Case

Chinese export silver vesta case, decorated with embossed dragon in the clouds and bamboo foliate to reverse

George V sterling silver vesta Birmingham 1919, maker Percy…

Monogrammed George V Silver Vesta, Birmingham 1919

George V sterling silver vesta Birmingham 1919, maker Percy Nind-Ward, monogrammed with engraved dedication, height 5 cm; wt 30 grams

Sterling silver vesta case, engraved foliate decorations,…

Engraved Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham 1918

Sterling silver vesta case, engraved foliate decorations, hallmarked Birmingham 1918

An antique silver calling card case, sterling silver vesta and…

Antique Silver Card, Vesta, and Cigarette Cases Set

An antique silver calling card case, sterling silver vesta and Yogya silver cigarette case, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), the card case 11 cm high, 180 grams total

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Fern Engravings

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham 1900, M&L (Minshull & Latimer), of conventional form, engraved with spiral fern motifs, with rectangular shaped reserve to front with extant monogram, striker to base, total weight 16gm, 4 x…

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked…

Victorian Fern Engraved Silver Vesta Case

Late Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1899, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & Frank shepherd), of conventional form, the body decorated with engraved fern spiral motifs, the front featuring a circular convex plaque with…

Sterling silver Art Nouveau vesta case, decorated four leaf…

Art Nouveau Lucky Vesta Case

Sterling silver Art Nouveau vesta case, decorated four leaf clovers and horse shoes

A pair of sterling silver Matchbox holders, engine turned…

1930s Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Matchbox Holders with London Hallmarks

A pair of sterling silver Matchbox holders, engine turned decorated both with London hallmarks 1933 and 1936, same manufacturer P and Bld

Two sterling silver vesta cases, larger slightly curved with…

Agate-inlaid Vesta Cases, Birmingham 1903

Two sterling silver vesta cases, larger slightly curved with green agate Irish lyre inlay and gilt metal case, unidentified, Birmingham 1903

A sterling silver large match box holder, 3.5 x 9.5 x 6 cm Wt…

Sterling Silver Large Match Box Holder, 90g, 3.5x9.5x6cm

A sterling silver large match box holder, 3.5 x 9.5 x 6 cm Wt 90 grams

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Cigar Vesta Case

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1899, Hm (Henry Matthews), in the miniature form of a cigar case, decorated with bright cut foliate designs surrounding a shield reserve with monogram, with gilt wash interior and striker set to…

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Victorian Silver Vesta Case with Engraved Foliate Scrollwork

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1899, J.M.B (John Millward Banks), of conventional rectangular form with side hinged top cover, the whole decorated with bright cut engraved foliate scroll work, surrounding a central circular…

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Monogram

Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1893, Wn (William Neale & Son), of conventional rounded rectangular form, with engine turned decoration surrounding a central circular reserve with monogram, inset striker to base, total weight…

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case and vesta case, with…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigarette and Vesta Case Set

Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case and vesta case, with matching dates and maker, hallmarked Sheffield, 1904, J.D&S (James Dixon & Sons), of rounded rectangular form, decorated with diagonal ribbed design with repousse floral branches set around a…

American sterling silver lyre vesta case, late 19th…

Lyre Vesta Case with Repousse Laurel Wreath

American sterling silver lyre vesta case, late 19th century/early 20th century, hallmarked sterling with other unidentified mark, of shaped lyre form with a side hinged top cover, with central repousse laurel wreath, ivy and flower heads above a striker…

Lovely Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Engraved Foliate Design

Lovely Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1908, Jr (John Rotherham), of rectangular form with a hinged top cover, decorated with bright cut engraved foliate scroll work radiating from a central shield reserve with monogram,…

Victorian sterling silver combination sovereign and vesta case,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Sovereign and Vesta Case

Victorian sterling silver combination sovereign and vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1898, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) shepherd), of elliptical form with presentation inscription reading 'Pres To// J…

Victorian sterling silver oval vesta engraved decoration,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Oval Vesta with Engraved Decoration

Victorian sterling silver oval vesta engraved decoration, initialed Aa, hallmarked Birmingham 1894. 3.5 cm high.

Edwardian sterling silver vesta hallmarked Birmingham 1906. 3.8…

Edwardian Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Vesta (3.8cm)

Edwardian sterling silver vesta hallmarked Birmingham 1906. 3.8 cm high

George VI sterling silver round vesta hallmarked Birmingham…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Vesta, 1938

George VI sterling silver round vesta hallmarked Birmingham 1938. 4.5 cm high.

An Edwardian silver Australiana themed vesta, large size with…

Emu Relief Edwardian Silver Vesta from J&R Griffin (Chester 1908)

An Edwardian silver Australiana themed vesta, large size with emu in relief to the front. Chester 1908 by J & R Griffin.

A sterling silver heart shaped vesta case, engraved scrolling…

Engraved Heart Vesta Case in Sterling Silver

A sterling silver heart shaped vesta case, engraved scrolling frond design.

Vesta cases: two antique English sterling silver examples, the…

Antique English Sterling Silver Vesta Cases Pair

Vesta cases: two antique English sterling silver examples, the large hallmarked 'W.N.' for William Neale, Chester 1894; the smaller hallmarked for William Henry leather, Birmingham, 1897;, the larger 5 cm high, 4 cm wide.

An Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver combination vesta…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Sovereign Case with Monogram

An Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver combination vesta sovereign case; finely engaved with monogram cartouche, hallmarked Birmingham 1904, marks for E J Houlston, size 69 x 30 mm, wt. 35.12g.

Victorian sterling silver vesta with diagonal ribbed design.…

1894 Chester Hallmarked Silver Vesta with Diagonal Ribbed Design

Victorian sterling silver vesta with diagonal ribbed design. Hallmarked Chester 1894. Some dents.

A Continental silver vesta case, circa 1930s, the book form…

Floral Embossed Silver Vesta Case with Initials

A Continental silver vesta case, circa 1930s, the book form vesta case with top opening lid, 800 silver tested, with embossed floral decoration to the lid and engraved initials, marked to the interior but illegible. Weight 35g, length 4.5 cm, width 3.5 cm

A New Zealand silver vesta case 1887, rounded rectangular form,…

1887 New Zealand Silver Vesta Case with BS Mark

A New Zealand silver vesta case 1887, rounded rectangular form, marked BS. Snap fitting hinged lid.

Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and nephrite vesta, the lid with…

Silver and Nephrite Vesta with Large Panel Lid

Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and nephrite vesta, the lid with applied large nephrite panel, top hinged lid, striker panel to base. Stamped mark to interior of lid. 34 x 12 x 45 mm.

Two Victorian sterling silver Vestas both leaf scroll engraved…

Victorian Leaf Engraved Sterling Silver Vestas (1893, 1904)

Two Victorian sterling silver Vestas both leaf scroll engraved Birmingham 1893, 1904

Alpaca silver vesta case rectangular fluted form

Fluted Alpaca Silver Vesta Case

Alpaca silver vesta case rectangular fluted form

Victorian sterling silver vesta case with inset oval greenstone…

Victorian Silver Vesta Case with Greenstone Cabochon & Inscription

Victorian sterling silver vesta case with inset oval greenstone cabochon, engraved decoration and inscribed to the back 'Presented to G Millar letter carriers P. O. Dunedin, 1st January 1892, Chester 1890

Rare silver and jade vesta, sterling silver with 3 clover jade…

Birmingham 1894 Sterling Silver and Jade Vesta

Rare silver and jade vesta, sterling silver with 3 clover jade inserts hallmarks Birmingham 1894

Hardy Brothers: sterling silver art deco cigarette and vesta…

Art Deco Silver Cigarette & Vesta Cases with Presentation Box

Hardy Brothers: sterling silver art deco cigarette and vesta cases, both hallmarked Birmingham 1923, housed in a Drummond's (Melbourne) presentation box; total silver weight 160 grams

Hallmarked sterling silver vesta initials to one side,…

Birmingham 1906 Sterling Silver Vesta with Initials

Hallmarked sterling silver vesta initials to one side, hallmarked Birmingham 1906.

Sterling silver vesta case, in the shape of a curled up snake…

925 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Snake Vesta Case

Sterling silver vesta case, in the shape of a curled up snake hallmarked 925

925 silver golfer vesta case, embossed decorated depicting a…

Golfer Vesta Case in Embossed 925 Silver

925 silver golfer vesta case, embossed decorated depicting a golfer

Silver plate vesta case, with embossed three drunken men scene…

Embossed silver plate vesta case with drunken men and kangaroo

Silver plate vesta case, with embossed three drunken men scene and engraved kangaroo to reverse

Victorian sterling silver vesta Birmingham 1897, makers William…

Engraved Victorian Silver Vesta with Monogram, Birmingham 1897

Victorian sterling silver vesta Birmingham 1897, makers William Neale, engraved decoration, monogrammed, height 6 cm.

A collection of four silver boxes and cases, an Edwardian…

Collection of Silver Boxes and Cases

A collection of four silver boxes and cases, an Edwardian rectangular box with hinged domed top, embossed with C-scroll and floral decoration, with gilt interior (1904 Clark & Sewell), a sterling silver square vesta case (1907 H.H), a Cambodian silver…

George V sterling silver vesta marked Birmingham 1919 Charles S…

1919 Birmingham Sterling Silver Vesta by Charles S Green

George V sterling silver vesta marked Birmingham 1919 Charles S green & Co Ltd, weight 43 grams

English sterling silver vesta case, engraved classical…

Birmingham 1907 Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Classical Engravings

English sterling silver vesta case, engraved classical decoration with central shield hinged lid and silver gilt interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1907

Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, engraved decoration…

Engraved Edwardian Silver Vesta Case, Birmingham 1915

Edwardian sterling silver vesta case, engraved decoration hallmarked Birmingham 1915

B Petersen & Co (Christchurch) silver vesta case, the snap…

B. Petersen & Co Silver Vesta Case with Striker Plate

B Petersen & Co (Christchurch) silver vesta case, the snap fitting hinged lid with recessed hinge, striker plate to the base. Stamped maker's mark 2.4 x 1.5 x 4.3 cm

Stewart Dawson (Dunedin) large silver vesta, rectangular form,…

Stewart Dawson Silver Vesta with Striker Panel

Stewart Dawson (Dunedin) large silver vesta, rectangular form, hinged lid, the base set striker panel. Stamped maker's mark to interior of lid. 4 x 1.7 x 7.1 cm.

Edward Souness (Dunedin) silver and nephrite vesta, the lid…

Souness Silver and Nephrite Vesta with Large Panel Lid

Edward Souness (Dunedin) silver and nephrite vesta, the lid with applied large nephrite panel, top hinged lid, striker panel to base. Stamped mark to interior of lid. 3.4 x 1.2 x 4.5 cm.