This is a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case from the early 1900s. It is a larger size vesta case and would be perfect for storing matches in or as a fantastic collectors item.
It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.
It was made by William Aitken and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910.
The case has a very pretty Art Nouveau design to the outside and a ring on one side so it could be attached to a chain. It has a cartouche on one side which have beautifully elaborate JP initials in it.
The lid lifts to show a lovely gilded interior and the Hallmarks inside on the rim.
The Silver is shiny with some tarnish in the design which helps to show it well. The back is curved in design and when the lid is closed it needs to be pushed a little to sit flush with the base. It's in good condition.
It weighs 34.6g. It fits Swan Vesta safety matches well and measures 5.5cm by 4.4cm (2 1/8 inches by 1 3/4 inches). The depth is 1.1cm (3/8 inch).
