This is a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case from the early 1900s. It fits safety matches such as Swan Vestas and would be a lovely way to store matches.
It comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic present.
It was made by George Houston and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908.
The Vesta Case has shiny Sterling Silver sides and a beautiful wavy shape to the sides. It has a ring on one side so it can be put on a chain. The lid lifts to show the hallmarks on the rim and the lid snaps shut very well.
The silver is shiny with light scratches and a little tarnish on the edges which all adds to its beauty and antique look. There are a couple of very tiny dents to the case.
It weighs 32.5g. It measures 5cm by 4.1cm (2 inches by 1 5/8 inches). The depth is 0.9cm (3/8 inch).
