Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 1906 Congratulations

Congratulations

it weighs 29

The ring face measures 6

A silver crown sits on top

It holds endless possibilities of style

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 1906 CongratulationsFriction matches were invented in the 1830s. On occasion, these sulfur tipped matches would combust, due to the heat of friction, without any warning. Vesta cases, or matchboxes, were meant to prevent this explosion from happening by keeping the matches dry and safe. The idea of a vesta case stemmed from the snuffbox, and typically had a rectangular shape, with a flip top lid, and a serrated edge at the base used to strike the match. Some pieces were