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Polychrome
Polychrome decoration is that which is in a variety of colors as opposed to monochrome. Polychrome vestas are some of the most desirable and can come in the form of…
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James Fenton
James Fenton / James Fenton & Co was a Birmingham silversmith who operated between 1854 and 1956. His wares included vesta cases but he was also known for making thimbles,…
Vestas made / assayed in London
Vestas made / assayed in London. The easiest way to identify vestas made or assayed in London is by the assay hallmark. This is only possible if the vesta is…
George V Vestas
George V Vestas. George V reigned from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936 and many vestas were made during this period. It was a time when smoking was…
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A & J Zimmerman
A & J Zimmerman was a silverware company which was active between 1890 to 1930 although they did not become a limited company until 1902. They owned workshops both in…
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Dog Vesta Cases
Dog Vesta Cases. Dogs are popular animals and vesta cases in the form of dogs, or pictorial images of dogs, appeal to both collectors of dogs and vesta cases. Below…
Punch and Judy Vesta Cases
Punch and Judy Vesta Cases / Match Safes. Punch and Judy is a traditional puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife Judy. The performance consists of a sequence of…
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William Neale
Below are some examples of vesta cases by the silversmith, William Neale, including an Edwardian vesta case with a horse racing scene and an image of William Neale's silver maker's…
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Foliate Vesta Cases
Foliate Vesta Cases. A foliate design is one made which displays leaves or leaf like scrolls. Below are some examples of foliate vesta cases including a Faberge four colour gold…
Figural Vesta Cases
Figural vesta cases are novelty vestas or match safes in the shape of an animal, human or any other fantasy creature or inanimate object. A myriad of novelty shapes have…
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Combination Vesta Cases
Combination vesta cases are cases which can act as something other such as a cigarette case or sovereign case. Some even have clocks in them. Below are some examples of…
