{"title":"Vestas, Matchbox \u0026 Matchbook Cases","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA range of beautiful silver vesta cases, matchbox covers and matchbook cases, perfect for storing matches in. All antique and vintage vesta boxes, matchsafes and matchbooks are made of hallmarked Sterling Silver and are sent with a lovely cotton gift bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-sterling-silver-matchbox-holder","title":"Antique American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely vintage Sterling Silver Matchbox holder made between 1910 and the 1930s. It comes in a presentation bag and would be a great gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by George A Henckel and Co of New York. It features their makers mark. It also has Sterling, 5056 and JE Caldwell \u0026amp; Co imprinted. Caldwell was the jewellers where it was originally for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a lovely engineered design on both sides and a diamond cartouche that has McC engraved in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a Vintage Swedish La Petite Matchbox inside but no matches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s in good condition with some tarnish spots in places, particularly on the sides which add to the vintage look. It has a couple of small bends to one side but the La Petite matchbox still fits in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a bit too small to fit today’s standard size matchboxes, however today’s standard size matches such as Swan Vestas do fit in the La Petite Matchbox at a diagonal angle. La Petite Matches are also available on both eBay and Etsy and do fit the holder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holder is 4.1cm by 2.7cm with a depth of 1.2cm (1 5\/8 inches by just over 1 inch with a depth of 1\/2 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 9.9g without the matchbox inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145676308823,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/american-sterling-silver-matchbox-holder-silver-matchbox-case-2472-1-p.jpg?v=1759484712"},{"product_id":"antique-1906-silver-vesta-case-edwardian-match-safe","title":"Antique 1906 Silver Vesta Case, Edwardian Match Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case from the early 1900s. This Edwardian era match holder is a lovely collectors item and would be a great present, perfect for holding small items in. It comes in a gift bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by William Aitken and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1906. The makers mark and Hallmarks are on the rim of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case has a beautiful engraved art nouveau design all the way around the outside of it. On one side it has a shield with EJ engraved in the centre. It has a loop on one side of the case so it could be attached to a small chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinge works well. The Silver is shiny with patina which helps to show the pattern. There are quite a lot of dents to it, particularly on the back of the case which can be seen in the photos which adds to the history of it. This has been reflected in the pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 22g. It measures 4cm by 4cm (just over 1 1\/2 inches by 1 1\/2 inches). The depth is 0.9cm (just under 3\/8 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149761298775,"sku":"","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1906-silver-vesta-case-edwardian-match-safe-5622-1-p_5feb8c00-081d-48a0-9249-75842dfc726f.jpg?v=1759479955"},{"product_id":"vintage-1933-sterling-silver-matchbox-case","title":"Vintage 1933 Sterling Silver Matchbox Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a very pretty Vintage Sterling Silver Matchbox Case from the 1930s. It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was made by SJ Rose and Son and it was Hallmarked in London in 1933.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is made of Sterling Silver and it has shiny sides and a dragon motif on one side. The makers mark and Hallmarks are on one side. The Silver is shiny with light scratches and a number of tiny dints on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts a little too small to fit some standard matchboxes, but it would fit some makes of matches or promotional or handmade matchboxes. The exterior measurements are 4.5cm by 2.7cm (1 3\/4 inches by just over 1 inch). The depth is 1.5cm (just over 1\/2 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 15g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149767033175,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/vintage-1933-sterling-silver-matchbox-case-5638-p_77e6de94-1a44-49e4-a270-f4808e05e546.jpg?v=1759485617"},{"product_id":"antique-1908-sterling-silver-vesta-case","title":"Antique  1908 Sterling Silver Vesta Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case from the early 1900s. It fits safety matches such as Swan Vestas and would be a lovely way to store matches. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was made by George Houston and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vesta Case has shiny Sterling Silver sides and a beautiful wavy shape to the sides. It has a ring on one side so it can be put on a chain. The lid lifts to show the hallmarks on the rim and the lid snaps shut very well. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe silver is shiny with light scratches and a little tarnish on the edges which all adds to its beauty and antique look. There are a couple of very tiny dents to the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 32.5g. It measures 5cm by 4.1cm (2 inches by 1 5\/8 inches). The depth is 0.9cm (3\/8 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149769589079,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1908-sterling-silver-vesta-case-5650-p_2e345a13-3db8-44fe-b004-c0a58072d76b.jpg?v=1759486139"},{"product_id":"antique-1895-silver-vesta-case-victorian-match-safe","title":"Antique 1895 Silver Vesta Case, Victorian Match Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a lovely Antique Solid Silver Vesta Case or Match Safe from the late 1800s. It's a great collectors item and would be a fantastic present. It comes in a gift bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is made of Sterling Silver and features a pretty leaf pattern to the exterior. One side features the initials SRB written in elaborate Gothic writing. The hinge works well and the lid lifts to show a gilded interior. There's a loop on the side so it can be attached to a chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by William Neale and it was Hallmarked in Chester in 1895. The makers mark and the Hallmarks are on the rim of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver is shiny with a lot of scratches. There are a number of dents around the sides and one large lined dent just below the initial. There are some darker patches the gilded interior as to be expected with an antique item with a bit of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 28g. It measures 4.5cm by 3.8cm (1 3\/4 inches by 1 1\/2 inches). The depth is 1cm (3\/8 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150023180631,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1895-silver-vesta-case-victorian-match-safe-5459-p.jpg?v=1759485993"},{"product_id":"1926-sterling-silver-matchbook-case-matchbook-holder","title":"Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Matchbook Case, Matchbook Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a lovely Antique Sterling Silver Matchbook Case from the 1920s. It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made of Sterling Silver and the exterior has a pretty engineered pattern. In the top left corner of the lid has a blank rectangular cartouche. The hinge and clasp work well and the lid lifts to show a lovely gilded interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by William Neale \u0026amp; Son and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1926. The makers mark and Hallmarks are on the inside of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver is shiny with a bit of patina and scratches. There are a few small dents to the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 32.5g. It measures 5.9cm by 4.5cm (just over 2 1\/4 inches by 1 3\/4 inches) with a  depth of approx 0.7cm (1\/4 inch), and it would fit matchbooks just under this size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150126924119,"sku":"William Neale \u0026 Son Ltd","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/1926-sterling-silver-matchbook-case-matchbook-holder-5581-p.jpg?v=1759424575"},{"product_id":"antique-1913-sterling-silver-vesta-casematch-safe","title":"Antique 1913 Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Match Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a very special Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case. It's a fantastic collectors item. It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Stewart Dawson and Co Ltd and it was Hallmarked in Chester in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case has a shiny Silver exterior with AQJ engraved on one side. Uniquely it has a 1896 Queen Victoria Threepence attached by a ring to the side of it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid lifts well to show a gilded interior. The hallmarks are on the inside rim of the case. It's in good condition with a number of small dents, particularly to the back of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 36.2g. It measures 4.4cm by 4.6cm (1 3\/4 inches by 1 3\/4 inches). The depth is 1cm (3\/8 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150127579479,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1913-sterling-silver-vesta-case-match-safe-5585-p.jpg?v=1759418257"},{"product_id":"antique-1910-silver-vesta-case-match-safe","title":"Antique  1910 Silver Vesta Case, Match Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case from the early 1900s. It is a larger size vesta case and would be perfect for storing matches in or as a fantastic collectors item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by William Aitken and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case has a very pretty Art Nouveau design to the outside and a ring on one side so it could be attached to a chain. It has a cartouche on one side which have beautifully elaborate JP initials in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid lifts to show a lovely gilded interior and the Hallmarks inside on the rim. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver is shiny with some patina in the design which helps to show it well. The back is curved in design and when the lid is closed it needs to be pushed a little to sit flush with the base. It's in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 34.6g. It fits Swan Vesta safety matches well and measures 5.5cm by 4.4cm (2 1\/8 inches by 1 3\/4 inches). The depth is 1.1cm (3\/8 inch).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150130889047,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1910-silver-vesta-case-match-safe-5648-p.jpg?v=1759402577"},{"product_id":"antique-1921-silver-match-case-matchbook-holder","title":"Antique 1921 Silver Match Case, Matchbook Holder","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere we have a lovely Antique Sterling Silver Matchbook Case from the early 1920s. It would be ideal for storing matches or matchbooks in. It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was made by Cohen and Charles and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921. The Hallmarks and maker’s marks are on the inside of the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s made of Sterling Silver and has a very pretty engineered pattern to the outside. The hinge and clasp work well. If you push the clasp forward before shutting the lid it will close with a click.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Silver is shiny with a bit of tarnish. There are a couple of very small dents to it but these are not obvious at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt weighs 30g. It measures 5.9cm by 4.5cm (2 1\/4 inches by 1 3\/4 inches). The depth is 0.9cm (3\/8 inch).\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47185414685015,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/files\/antique-1921-silver-match-case-matchbook-holder-5624-1-p.jpg?v=1759484240"},{"product_id":"masonic-sterling-silver-matchbook-case-1920s-masons-memorabilia","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Matchbook Case, 1920s Mason Memorabilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely Vintage Solid Silver Matchbook Case from the late 1920s. It has an enamel badge on the front of the Prudence Masons Lodge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic present for someone who enjoys or collects Masonic memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by William Walter Cashmore and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929. The maker’s mark and Hallmarks are on the inside of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is made of Sterling Silver and features an enamel badge of the Prudence Lodge 3659 which was a Masons Lodge in Birmingham, England in the 1920s and 30s. It also has 1930 J H Parsons WM underneath the badge for the Worshipful Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinge and clasp work well. The Silver is shiny with patina inside. The back of the case has quite a few dents to it and it has a number of dints to the sides which can be seen in the photos. There’s also a dent to the front of the case and a tiny piece of blue enamel missing before the L of Lodge, but all the rest is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a lovely collector’s item and would be a very special gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 28.9g and measures 5.8cm by 4.5cm with a depth of 0.7cm (2 1\/4 inches by 1 3\/4 inches with a depth of 1\/4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47185663820119,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/files\/IMG_0316_1.jpg?v=1761125009"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/collections\/mason_matchbook.webp?v=1759402386","url":"https:\/\/www.beechesvintage.com\/collections\/vesta-and-matchbook-cases.oembed","provider":"Beeches Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}