A striking 2" antique vesta case (match safe) crafted in a silver-toned metal, featuring a beautifully sculpted ribbed design sweeping delicately across the body. The raised bands create a wonderfully tactile surface, giving the piece both depth and character.
The case retains its traditional hinged lid, top suspension loop and original striker plate to the underside, designed for lighting vestas in true Victorian fashion. The hinge operates as it should, and the proportions feel pleasingly weighty and substantial in the hand.
The silver patina enhances the antique aesthetic, highlighting the flowing ribbed design and giving the piece a distinctive presence. Likely dating to the late Victorian or early Edwardian period, this is a fine example of a gentleman’s everyday accessory from a bygone era.
A characterful and collectable addition for lovers of antique match safes, Victorian silverware, or period smoking accessories.
Measures excluding loop: 5.2cm x 3.9cm x 1cm / weight: 28.09g approx.
- In good used antique condition, with general signs of use and wear.
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SKU: NS7409