Description
Sterling Silver Vesta Case Match Safe Holder Suitcase Design
This is a striking and unusual sterling silver vesta case designed in the form of a traveller’s suitcase, making it a particularly eye-catching and collectible novelty piece.
The case features raised strap and buckle details to the front and back, closely mimicking a period suitcase, and is fitted with a hinged lid and suspension ring for attachment to a chain. It is hallmarked 925 for sterling silver; the maker’s mark is present but indistinct.
- Item: Vesta Case / Match Safe
- Maker: Unknown
- Material: Sterling Silver (925)
- Design: Novelty suitcase-form vesta case with raised strap and buckle decoration, hinged lid, striker edge, and suspension ring.
- Dimensions: approx. 4.6 cm high x 3.5 cm wide
- Total Weight: 20.6 grams
This novelty suitcase vesta case is a charming example of early 20th-century decorative silver, produced at a time when imaginative and whimsical designs were highly fashionable.
Unusual figural vesta cases such as this are increasingly difficult to find and are especially sought after by collectors. The travel-themed design gives the piece strong visual appeal and makes it a standout addition to any collection of antique silver, novelty vesta cases, or gentleman’s accessories.
Condition
Good antique condition for its age.
-Visible signs of age and use
-Minor dents and surface scratches
-Hinges and closure functioning
Would benefit from a thorough clean
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