{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-silver-vesta-case-match-safe-engine-turned-design","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Vesta Case \/ Match Safe – Engine Turned Design","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA handsome antique sterling silver vesta case dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period. This compact match safe features an attractive engine-turned decoration with a vacant cartouche to one side and a hinged lid. The striker to the base remains intact, while the interior retains a pleasing aged patina consistent with its age.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case bears British sterling silver hallmarks, confirming its .925 silver construction. A practical everyday item in its day, vesta cases are now highly collectable and display beautifully alongside antique smoking accessories, silver collections and gentleman's desk pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine example with timeless styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique British sterling silver vesta case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate Victorian to Edwardian period (circa 1890–1915)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine-turned decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacant shield-shaped cartouche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal hinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral match striker to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish sterling silver hallmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact collector's size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear, light surface marks and a natural silver patina. Hinge operates correctly and the lid closes securely. Hallmarks present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 5.3 × 3.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53483221287212,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_3018_1433bf94-2b17-4df7-980b-01450cc4bbad.jpg?v=1785454419","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/vintage-sterling-silver-vesta-case-match-safe-engine-turned-design","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}