When did the vesta match safe become popular?
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.
Where can I find sterling silver Vesta cases?
Sterling silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham 1900, maker: Minshull & Latimer, 24 grams. Three hallmarked sterling silver vesta cases. Victorian, Chester 1889, maker’s mark ‘Wi’ oval form with engraved scrolling decoration and monogrammed; Edwardian, Birmingham 1901, by Horton and Allday…
What’s the name of the old Vesta cigarette case?
ANTIQUE SOLID SILVER VESTA CASE. 1899 Birmingham. 23 grams. 1909 Solid Silver Vesta Case Samuel M Levi, 28 Grams snaps shut. 925 Sterling Silver A Match to Strike Vesta Case. Enamelled Match. ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER CIGARETTE CASE. 1914 BIRMINGHAM.
What kind of Vestas are best for sale?
Antique 1903 British Constantine & Floyd Sterling Silver Match Safe/Box Pendant… SEARCH 1,000,000’s of items for SALE, BEST OFFER & Auction… register for FREE Update Alerts of Vestas for Sale!
When did the sterling silver vesta case come out?
STERLING SILVER VESTA CASE – Rollason Bros., Birmingham, 1923. Early English Sterling Silver Scrolled Vesta Match Striker Case BEAUTY!!
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.
How tall is a sterling silver table Vesta?
Edwardian sterling silver table vesta, hallmarked Chester, 1904, Jd//Wd, the silver cap embossed with foliage, above a crystal base, height 9 cm Sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1911, decorated with acanthus motifs, on a silver chain marked 800, total weight 48gm
When did Vesta cases stop being used for cigarettes?
The smoker’s need for vesta cases (and matches) was in gradual decline from after World War I, with the introduction of the Ronson “Banjo” cigarette lighter in 1926, the first automatic lighter, followed by the “Zippo” lighter in 1932. These items are not for sale and the descriptions, images and prices are for reference purposes only.
