{"product_id":"victorian-faux-tortoise-shell-and-silver-vesta","title":"Victorian Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver Vesta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming antique vesta case (match safe), made of rich, glossy faux tortoiseshell and beautifully decorated with delicate sterling silver pique inlay — a fine scrolling floral design surrounding a vacant oval cartouche, likely left blank for a monogram. The hinged lid opens via a push-catch to reveal a textured striking surface built into the underside, with the case sized to hold a small supply of wax vesta matches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesta cases like this were an essential Victorian and Edwardian smoking accessory, designed to protect early friction matches from damp and accidental ignition, and carried in a pocket or on a chain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is in good condition, with the striker and push-catch working smoothly. it measures 2”x2”x1”   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease note that items are antique or vintage and may present signs of wear or use. All sales are final. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Storied Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53699065872698,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/0259\/1290\/files\/A6B91082-B4EA-47E6-86C9-0014F268713B.jpg?v=1783460780","url":"https:\/\/thestoriedcottage.com\/products\/victorian-faux-tortoise-shell-and-silver-vesta","provider":"The Storied Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}