For sale is an unusual American Newport News, VA souvenir sterling match safe / vesta case with masonic engraving.  The case is 2 3/8 inches long by 1 3/8 inches wide and weighs 18 grams.  It has the same embossed dense floral scroll pattern front and back, with striking strips on the bottom edge.  It has an engraved Masonic compass on one side and a view of the “U.S. BATTLESHIP / VIRGINIA / NEWPORT NEWS, VA”.  It is just marked “STERLING” on one side of the inner rim.

Condition on the case is fairly good.  There are just minor dings, and some rust to the spring mechanism.  There is normal surface wear from use.  An unusual collectible old vesta case.