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Edwardian 1900 Vesta Cards Case In .925 Sterling Silver With Checkerboard Niello
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian vesta card case.
Very beautiful and elegant vesta match case, created during the
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mapping
Webb 1911 London Enamel Guilloche Vesta Cigar cutter Case In 18Kt Gold
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Vesta cigar cutter box designed by Mapping & Webb.
Fabulous matches vesta and cigar cutter case
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Gilt Brass Strapwork Stationery Box
Located in London, GB
.
The box has various compartments for pens, pencils and letters. It has a vesta case on the right hand
Category
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Brass
Novelty Antique Sterling Silver Combination Pocket Box by William Hornby in 1913
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in London, London
Silver Cigarette Case, Stamp box & Vesta combination, has a plain and handsome style. The case has a
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian Amethyst Sterling Silver Walking Stick Cane Adam Schied 1900
Located in London, GB
include vesta, cigarette and vanity cases. His firm also crafted silver accessories, jewellery boxes and
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique Moss Agate Sterling Silver Walking Stick Cane George Adam Schied 1900
Located in London, GB
creations which include vesta, cigarette and vanity cases. His firm also crafted silver accessories
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Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Rose Gold Vesta Case
By HORTON
ALLDAY OF BIRMINGHAM (1888-1933)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English 9-karat rose colored gold vesta case
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Gold
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fox Vesta Case (1908)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver fox vesta case; an
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
Located in Northampton, MA
Chandler, this is an original and extremely rare moment mori vesta case with a fully-functional hinged top
Category
1910s Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Steel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
By Deakin
Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good antique Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our equestrian
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian English Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver vesta case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The body of the vesta case is
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Case
By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Birmingham Circa 1919 Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel 1 Inch Vesta Case
Located in New York, NY
A Vesta case is a small portable container for holding matches and keeping them dry. They were
Category
1910s European Early Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case
Located in Portland, England
This very rare antique Meiji Japanese silver vesta case is decorated with a flowering cherry tree
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
Antique French Silver and Enamel Vesta Case / Box, circa 1895
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver and enamel vesta case.
It has it´s
Category
1890s French Romantic Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Sterling Silver
Football
Vesta Case - Antique Edwardian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique American 10k Rose Gold Vesta Case Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American 10-karat rose gold vesta case.
This
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1910s North American Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Gold
Antique Japanese Monkey In A Kimono With A Spade Vesta Case Copper
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This vesta case in the shape of a monkey is made out of copper partially covered in silver and
Category
1870s Japanese Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Copper
Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box with Attached Vesta Case Birmingham 1912
Located in London, GB
An Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box with Attached Vesta Case Birmingham 1912.
A beautifully
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Early 20th Century Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Jugendstil German Solid Silver Vesta Case
Located in Portland, England
Antique Art Nouveau/Jugendstil German Rare Sterling Silver Vesta Case decorated with a thistle. The
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
Asprey London 1922 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case Handmade in Chester
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
case
A lovely thing in good period condition throughout, this is a much larger vesta case than the
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stunning Little Antique
Handcrafted Pipe Smoking Skull Vesta Case / Match Box
Located in Lisse, NL
antique vesta cases. This fine and possibly unique match box with the ribbed back for striking your
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Copper, Brass
Antique Scandinavian Enameled Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Neoclassical Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This highly collectible circa 1896 vesta case was made in Oslo, Norway by Arthur David-Andersen
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Joseph Gloster sterling silver match safe/vesta case. Art Noveau leaf/floral pattern with
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Vesta Case, Xmas 1901, Ivy Engraved, Silver Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique sterling silver vesta case.
Late Victorian era, it is a large oblong shape
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Markowitsch
Scheid 1875 Mechanical Vesta Case In .900 Sterling With Niello
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical vesta case designed by Michael Markowitsch & George Adam Scheid.
Beautiful antique
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1870s Austrian High Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Liberty London 1899 Solid Sterling Silver Vesta Case William Hair Haseler
By William Hair Haseler, Liberty
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sterling vesta case made by William Hair Haseler
A very good looking decorative piece, its hand-hammered
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
VESTA CASE 1920 Germany Art Deco Matches Box In 14Kt Gold
Sterling Silver
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
silver jewelry only the silver content mark is more often present.
Vesta boxes
Vesta cases are small
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Miniature Leather and Sterling Silver Flask Vesta Case, Hallmarked 1894
Located in London, GB
A wonderful leather covered and sterling silver vesta match case with striking plate to the base
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Cloisonne Vesta Match Case with Dragon and Pearl design, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Cloisonné Vesta match case with a sliding match box that we date to the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Tiffany Sterling Silver Vesta Match Case, circa 1875
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
Exceptional nineteenth century silver vesta case by Tiffany. Stamped with date letter M which
Category
1870s American Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis Kuppenheim 1927 Guilloche Green Enamel Vesta Box In 925 Silver Pill Box
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
auctions and are very wanted.
Vesta boxes
Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Rare Vintage Car Silver Ashtray by Maker Charles Dumenil, London 1906
By Charles Henry Dumenil
Located in London, GB
emptied.
The attached vesta case, shows it's match-striker on the front.
Also note patent marks on
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Early 20th Century English Antique Vesta Cases
Peter Hertz 1857 Denmark Vesta Cigar Cutter Lighter Box In .925 Sterling Silver
By Peter Hertz
Located in Miami, FL
Multifunctional vesta lighter box designed by Peter Hertz (1811-1885).
Beautiful antique vesta
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1850s Danish Early Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Fine quality Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr C.1900. Repousse
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases
Antique Dutch .833 Silver Figural Three Anchors / Barrel Matchsafe or Vesta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, figural Dutch silver matchsafe or vesta.
In .833 silver.
In the form of a barrel
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Modern Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
Double Albert Pocket watch Chain with "T" Bar in British 9-K Rose Gold, Antique
Located in London, GB
would seem that alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta
Category
1920s British Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1919
Located in London, GB
alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and - for
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Silver Vesta Match Case London 1876 William Summers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver Vesta London 1876 William Summers. Plain rectangular form, striker on base, one side
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1907
Located in London, GB
alternative accessory, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Pipe in Pistol Form Case, Vesta Revolver, circa 1890, French
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and very rare pipe in a case formed as a pistol, the main body opens to reveal a velvet
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Miniature Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1897
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique miniature 9 Karat solid gold vesta match case, Birmingham, 1897.
The vesta having a
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Gold
Brinsmead Piano Birch Case Fretwork Panels Formerly the Property of Vesta Tilley
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1855c, Brinsmead upright piano with a birch case. Cabinet features intricate, fretwork panels on
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Brass
Tiffany
Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern
By Tiffany
Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
silver match safe (vesta case) was made by Tiffany & Co., circa 1884, during the tenure of Charles T
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau chatelaine, 900 silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
pieces such as stamp cases, vestas or vinaigrettes, scissors to fob watches the possibilities are endless
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Early 20th Century European Antique Vesta Cases
Antique silver plated chatelaine, Buddhist Deities
Located in NEWARK, GB
sewing, these can be adorned with any number of antique pieces such as stamp cases, vestas or
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19th Century British Antique Vesta Cases
Antique Victorian sterling silver Chatelaine, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
, usually for sewing, these can be adorned with any number of antique pieces such as stamp cases, vestas or
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Early 20th Century British Antique Vesta Cases
Japanese Meiji Mokume-Gane Vesta Case
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine example of Japanese Mokume-gane mixed metalwork. This vesta case is decorated with crabs and
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
George V Silver
Enamel Vesta Case
By B. H. Joseph
Company
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
George V Silver & Enamel Vesta Case Crest of Christopher Grey Tennant 2nd Baron Glenconner.
A
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Early 20th Century English Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
Rare Agate Vesta Case, Scotland, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A rare agate vesta case, mounted in gilt metal.
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1890s Scottish Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Agate
Victorian Antique Silver Mr Punch Vesta Case
By Samuel M. Levi 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian silver figural Vesta Case, formed as Mr Punch's head, double sided and with good
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Vesta Cases
Antique Edwardian Turquoise Diamond Bugs Vesta Case
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly cool antique vesta case. It’s modelled in blackened gunmetal, and features two
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise
American Art Nouveau Period Silver Vesta Cases
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
American Art Nouveau period sterling silver vesta cases.
All marked STERLING
Item at top left has
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Gunmetal Vesta Case
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique vesta case dating from the early 20th Century. It's constructed in gunmetal, with 9
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vesta Cases
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Base Metal
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Antique Vesta Cases For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique vesta cases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique vesta cases available were constructed with great care. Antique vesta cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique vesta cases made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique vesta cases over the years, but those made by Sampson Mordan
Co., John Millward Banks and Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Vesta Cases?
Antique vesta cases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Questions About Antique Vesta Cases
- What is a silver Vesta case?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Vesta cases or vesta boxes are small portable boxes to protect matches and make sure they stay dry, which is why they are also known as match safes. They are named after the Roman goddess of the hearth, Vesta.
- What is a Victorian vesta case?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vesta case is a small box that’s designed to hold matches. The name Vesta is taken from the Roman goddess of the hearth. Interestingly, in the 1830s, friction matches became as popular as strike-anywhere matches. However, they were unstable and could combust at any time, so a case to hold and protect the individual matches was necessary. Shop a range of antique and vintage vesta cases on 1stDibs.
- What are Vesta cases used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With a name borrowed from the Roman goddess for fire and the hearth, Vesta cases were used to store matches and protect them from getting wet. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Vesta cases from some of the world’s top sellers.
- When were Vesta cases invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vesta cases were invented in the early 18th century, shortly after the 1826 advent of the friction “lucifer” matches, which could spontaneously ignite and even explode from friction. Vesta cases were developed to hold the matches to protect them from friction — and the match-holder from danger. Small and compact, these cases typically had a hinged lid and were usually made of gold or silver, and they ranged from very plain to highly ornate. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vesta cases from top sellers worldwide.