{"product_id":"edwardian-sterling-vesta-case-hallmarked-birmingham","title":"Edwardian Sterling Vesta Case Hallmarked Birmingham","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Victorians and Edwardians loved well-crafted accessories that were both pretty and practical. This English sterling silver vesta case is a splendid example. The case is rectangular with soft edges; its hinged lid opens easily and closes securely. A delicate ivy leaf motif is engraved over the case's surface. A blank space on its front awaits a personal engraving. This case is in clean, functional condition; while it was intended to hold matches, it certainly may hold a wide variety of things. It hangs on a sturdy sterling silver curb chain. Hallmarked inside the lid and around the case's edge for Birmingham, 1899-1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vesta case (known in the US as a match safe) was invented in the 1830s to keep matches. Named after the Roman goddess of fire, these pocket-sized cases protected highly combustible matches from accidental ignition or damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails.....The chain is 24\" long, the vesta case measures 1.52\" by 1.20\" by .45\". In Very Good Antique Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique pieces; we consider it part of the charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem #X1357\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gem Set Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774151754049,"sku":"x1357","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/6412\/files\/x1357-english-sterling-vesta-case-1.jpg?v=1779995735","url":"https:\/\/gemsetlove.com\/products\/edwardian-sterling-vesta-case-hallmarked-birmingham","provider":"GSL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}