Silver Plated Match Vesta Case Ladies Head In Flowers Rare Pattern Victorian Art Nouveau Circa 1900
MED23868.T
£105.00
Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Match Safe Vesta Case in Silver Plated Metal, boasting a rather flamboyant design the vesta case features a an embossed image of a nave realised ladies head with flowing locks enshrined within a wealth of floral details including flowers and stemmed buds to a swag edged body on both sides, the spine to the vesta case is finished with a static lug and rung bale so as to serve for when wearing the Vesta as an accompaniment to an Albert Watch Chain (or similar), The Vesta features a Hinged lid with spring plate intact to the interior and in good running order, opening and closing shut firmly when used.
The Vesta when closed shut measures 6.5 cm x 4 cm x 1 cm in dimension or 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches x 0.25 inches and weighs 28.7 Grams or 1 Ounce.
A Handsome Antique Match Safe in good condition for age and of a rare pattern it makes for a fabulous period watch chain accessory that is still very much useable.