{"product_id":"antique-silver-plate-engraved-vesta-case-match-safe","title":"Antique Silver Plate Engraved Vesta Case \/ Match Safe","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully engraved antique silver plate vesta case dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian period, circa 1890–1910.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing hand-engraved foliate scrollwork to both sides with a vacant shield-shaped cartouche ready for a monogram, this elegant pocket match safe retains its original spring-hinged lid and ribbed striker along the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally carried in a gentleman's waistcoat pocket, vesta cases protected wax matches from moisture while providing a striking surface. Today they are highly collectable pieces of everyday Victorian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood antique condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive aged silver plate patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged lid opens and closes securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal ribbed striker intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique silver plate vesta case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1890–1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-engraved foliate decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacant shield cartouche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal spring-hinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated match striker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectable gentleman's pocket accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53483184619820,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_3013.jpg?v=1785451668","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/antique-silver-plate-engraved-vesta-case-match-safe","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}