Sterling Match Vesta

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Description: Victorian gentleman would wear these match vesta on a chain kept in a pocket of their waistcoat (their pocket watch would be in the other pocket). The hinged lid opens to reveal a compartment to hold matches. The base as a ridged groove where the matches would be struck to create the friction necessary to set the match on fire. The sterling hallmarks date its manufacture to Birmingham, England in 1907.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: Vesta
Condition: good	Year: 1907
Country: England
Height: 1.75 in. (4.44 cm)	Depth: 0.3 in. (0.76 cm)
Width: 1.75 in. (4.44 cm)
Title: Silver Match Holder	Style: traditional
Materials: silver	Type: Engraved

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