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A LATE 19TH CENTURY MOTHER OF PEARL & ABALONE SHELL "BOOK" VESTA CASE two other similar smaller examples, a gilt brass and mother of pearl "book" vesta case, a plated & mother of pearl vesta case, a mother of pearl spark striker and a mother of pearl and abalone shell small vesta case; the latter 1.5" (3.8 cms) long (7) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER CIRCULAR VESTA CASE & TOBACCO "PEBBLE" COMBINED monogrammed and inscribed "Christmas 1913", gilt interior, maker's mark "S&B", Birmingham 1913 together with a silver vesta case and cheroot holder case combined, by W. Vale & Son, Birmingham 1912; the latter 3.75" (9.5 cms) long; 2.8 oz (2) £100-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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TWO LATE 19TH CENTURY PAPIER-MÂCHÉ VESTA CASES (one with hardstones, inscribed "KARLSBAD") and six other tortoiseshell vesta cases (some with inlay decoration); the largest one 2.7" (6.9 cms) long (8) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EDWARDIAN "PATENT" SILVER VESTA CASE with a stamp compartment initialled "W.S", gilt interiors, maker's mark "W" & "L", Birmingham 1906 and a "patent" silver vesta, sovereign & stamp case, by Robert Pringle, Birmingham 1905; the latter 2.25" (6 cms) long; 2.1 oz (2) £150-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL GOLD VESTA CASE set with a ruby on the front against a rayed ground, struck with Austro-Hungarian duty marks, c.1910 and a Continental gold & gem-set vesta case with diagonal fluting, the reverse inscribed "cigarette"; the latter 1.7" (4.6 cms) long; 0.7 oz (2) £200-250 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER DUAL COMPARTMENT VESTA/TINDER CASE with engine-turned decoration, initialled, by Cronin & Wheeler, Birmingham 1853 and a nickel example of similar form but plain; the latter 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; £100-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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SEVEN VARIOUS 20TH CENTURY MATCH BOX HOLDERS two painted metal, one nickel, two Thai silver examples, a Continental silver example and an Israeli silver example with Hebrew script; the latter 2.7" (6.8 cms) high; 2.5 oz weighable silver (7) £60-80 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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SEVEN LATE VICTORIAN VESTA CASES (either brass or plated, some with enamel), to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria; the circular one 2" (5 cms) diameter (7) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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FOUR LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAUCHLINE WARE VESTA CASES (Edinburgh Castle, Parade & South African War Memorial Hastings, Old Town Edinburgh..., Shakespeare's House Stratford on Avon), a Sorrento ware vesta & two other wooden vestas; the largest one 2.55" (6.5 cms) high (7) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN NIELLO-WORK VESTA CASE with a chequer-work pattern all over together with a matchng collar stud and two sleeve studs, Vienna 1900-1910; the vesta 2" (5 cms) long; 1.1 oz (4) £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN 9 CT. GOLD VESTA CASE with applied monogram by W. Neale, Chester 1895, a late Victorian 9 ct. rose gold vesta case engraved with a bird on a cross on the front, and a monogram on the back, by S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd., Birmingham 1890 and an Edwardian 9 ct. rose gold vesta case with engraved decoration, initialled, by Trevitt & Sons, Chester 1908; the latter 1.55" (4 cms) long; 1.2 oz (3) £250-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A FRENCH SILVER VESTA CASE with applied emblems & gilt interior, c.1900, a French silver vesta case with suspensory chain, a Dutch silver vesta case with engraving, inscribed "Souvenir" and a German silver vesta case with applied insect & foliage; the latter 2" (5 cms) long; 3 oz (4) £100-140 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVERGILT VESTA BOX set with vari-coloured glass & hardstones against a textured leafy ground, maker's mark "W.W" struck twice and two duty marks, c.1875; 2.75" (7 cms) long; 1.5 oz gross £120-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MAUCHLINE0WARE WALL MOUNTED VESTA HOLDER/STRIKER "DOVER FROM THE SEA" & "ADMIRALTY PIER DOVER" and another similar with lacquer & polychrome decoration "CROSS CHICHESTER", together with three plated vesta cases on a Scottish theme (The Royal Scots and two with a printed portrait of Robert Burns); the wall mounted vesta holders; 7.6" (19.4 cms) long (5) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EDWARDIAN NICKEL-PLATED VESTA CASE in the form of a rolled up copy of the Daily Mail, ready for posting & postmarked "2pm 5th March London 1904"; 2.25" (5.9 cms) long £60-80 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MIXED LOT:- Three Royal Doulton pottery vesta holders/strikers, a Continental green pottery example and three glass examples (two with silver mounts); the largest one 3" (7.5 cms) high (8) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A 9 CT. GOLD PLAIN VESTA CASE by Asprey & Co.Ltd., Chester 1921; 1.9" (4.7 cms) long; 0.6 oz £140-160 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MIXED LOT:- Two late 19th century cast iron figural vesta holders/strikers, a painted metal bulldog vesta holder/striker, a painted metal vesta holder & lighter in the form of a stout gentleman, a brass "pair of boots" vesta holder, a copper vesta dispenser in the form of a house & a pottery tobacco jar; the latter 5" (12.75 cms) high (7) £100-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY RUSSIAN PROVINCIAL SILVER FILIGREE-WORK VESTA CASE in the form of a boot with a niellowork cover, and a silver filigree-work "boot" vesta case, initialled "JR" on the cover, unmarked; the latter 2.5" (6.5 cms) long; 1.5 oz (2) £100-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MIXED LOT:- An early Victorian brass vesta holder/striker and pen wipe combined, stamped "Prince Albert's Safety Box", three bog oak vesta balls, two ivory "go to bed" vesta cases, a plated vesta holder & lighter in the form of a watering can, and a plated mounted abalone shell & gem-set vesta holder/striker in the form of a cradle; the latter 2.3" (6 cms) long (8) £100-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY PAINTED METAL VESTA CASE in the form of an upright piano & a Victorian papier-mâché shoe vesta case, painted on the cover with a lady; the piano 2.1" (5.4 cms) high (2) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRASS MOUNTED AGATE VESTA CASE with champlevé enamelled sides and three other plated mounted agate vesta cases; the largest one 2.3" (6 cms) long (4) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A BRYANT & MAY CAST IRON TABLE MATCH BOX HOLDER / STRIKER a pair of bronze donkey vesta holders/strikers, a painted metal novelty vesta holder/striker and a brass vesta holder in the form of a flat iron with wooden handle; the latter 2.25" (5.8 cms) high (5) £60-80 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY SWISS NICKEL MOUNTED TIGER'S EYE VESTA CASE inscribed "LAUSANNE" & "1886", a plated mounted aventurine glass vesta case and two gilt-metal mounted agate vesta cases; the largest one 2.5" (6.4 cms) long £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER VESTA CASE enamelled on the front with a faux coat of arms incorporating various vices and "LIBERTE" by Joseph Rogers, Sheffield 1908; 2" (5 cms) long; 1 oz £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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SEVENTEEN VARIOUS EARLY 20TH CENTURY (MAINLY ART DECO PERIOD) BOOK MATCH HOLDERS in a variety of non precious materials (chromium plate, gilt metal, brass, leather and early plastic/resin); the largest one with a cigarette packet holder; 3.4" (8.6 cms) long (17) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE enamelled on the front with the head of a racehorse, maker's mark "TA&Co" (incuse), Birmingham 1894; 2" (5 cms) long; 1 oz £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE with an engine-turned cover & vacant cartouche, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1847; 1.55" (4 cms) long; 0.5 oz £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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TWO VICTORIAN "TARTANWARE", "GO-TO-BED" VESTA BOXES (McBeth and Caledonian) and two brass patent "vesta lights" vesta cases; the larger tartanware example 3.1" (8 cms) high (4) £70-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE with a spring-loaded cover, inscribed "Bryant & May's wax vestas made in England", gilt interior, by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1897; 1.9" (5 cms) long; 0.9 oz £70-90 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE of oval tubular form with engine-turning and a flip cover, inscribed "From A.McL to D.S 272.1900", by Henry William Dee, London 1867 and a small late Victorian engraved silver vesta case of oval section, by Joseph Fray, Birmingham 1887; the latter 1.5" (4 cms) long; 2.2 oz (2) £140-180 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MOUNTED GLASS VESTA HOLDER/STRIKER in the form of a vase by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900, a clear glass example in the form of a goblet, two pairs of Continental porcelain examples, two papier-mâché "go to bed" vestas and three wooden examples; the vase 4.5" (11.5 cms) high (11) £90-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHROMIUM-PLATED VESTA CASE & CIGAR CUTTER COMBINED in the form of a brush and a late 19th century plated vesta case, in the form of a whistle with a compass at the end and an applied "faux" thermometer; the latter 2.55" (6.5 cms) long (2) £80-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE enamelled on the cover with "I am Fred, who the (devil) are you?", by Horton & Allday, Birmingham 1891; 1.8" (4.6 cms) long; 1 oz £140-180 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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SEVEN VARIOUS TONBRIDGE-WARE OR PARQUETRY MATCH BOX COVERS an olive-wood vesta case, a carved wooden vesta case inscribed "GRINDELWALD" and a Victorian papier-mâché shoe vesta case; the latter 3.2" (8 cms) long (10) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN SMALL SILVER VESTA CASE enamelled on the front "Light your (pipe) my friend", by D&L Spiers, Birmingham 1887; 1.6" (4 cms) long; 0.4 oz £100-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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THREE VARIOUS PLATED FILIGREE-WORK VESTA CASES (one in the form of a boot), a silver vesta case, initialled "W.L.P", an Italian silver box with a resin cover, a silver phleam case with an added striker area, and two other non-precious boxes; the boot vesta 2.6" (6.5 cms) long (8) £50-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER & NIELLOWORK VESTA CASE AND SLOW MATCH HOLDER COMBINED with a tavern scene on one side, gilt interior, c.1880; 2.2" (5.5 cms) diameter; 1.8 oz £250-300 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY PAINTED & TURNED IVORY VESTA CASE in the form of a vase, a carved nut vesta case, a papier-mâché vesta case and three wooden vesta cases; the ivory example 2.75" (7 cms) high (6) £60-80 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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SEVEN VARIOUS EARLY 20TH CENTURY PLATED "SOUVENIR" VESTA CASES (Ipswich, Skegness, Hastings, Bexhill-On-Sea, Carlisle, Folkestone & Canterbury) and two others similar with leather wrap-arounds; the largest one 2.5" (6.3 cms) long (9) £50-80 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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SIX VARIOUS LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY PLATED VESTA CASES the largest one 2.75" (7 cms) long (6) £70-90 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A MIXED LOT:- Ten various 20th century match box holders, wood, lacquer, brass, porcelain, copper & painted metal; the largest 2.4" (6 cms) long (10) £90-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE SILVER VESTA CASE stamped in relief on the front with a dragon, with character maker's mark only, c.1900; 2.1" (5.2 cms) long; 0.8 oz £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NORWEGIAN SILVER AND PEARL ENAMELLED VESTA CASE with an engine-turned ground, maker's mark "JT" and another Norwegian silvergilt and green enamelled vesta case, by Marius Hammer; each approx. 1.7" (4.4 cms) long; 2 oz (2) £170-200 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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BOER WAR INTEREST:- A late Victorian silver vesta case engraved on the front with a gentleman in khaki, by J.M. Banks, Chester 1899; 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; 1.1 oz £60-80 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EDWARDIAN "PATENT" SILVER VESTA CASE & STAMP CASE COMBINED with an engraved front, gilt interiors and an inscription on the back, by Payton, Pepper & Sons, Chester 1906 and a Victorian silver vesta case with diagonal fluting by Stokes & Ireland, Birmingham 1890; the latter 1.75" (4.5 cms) long; 1.4 oz (2) £80-120 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EDWARDIAN PRINTED TIN VESTA CASE in the form of a Post Office pillar box with the inland letter rates on the front, the interior with postal regulations & rates and "Bryant & May's Royal Wax Vestas, London"; 2.75" (7 cms) high £70-100 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER VESTA CASE of plain rounded oblong form with a flip cover & gilt interior by Walter Thornhill, London 1885 and a "Great War" period silver vesta case with a plain oval tubular body & a hasp closure with a waterproof seal, by E.H. Watts, London 1916 (2) £120-160 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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SIX VARIOUS EARLY 20TH CENTURY PLATED VESTA CASES with celluloid wrap-around advertisements, and three other plated vesta cases; the largest one 2.75" (7 cms) long (9) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER ENGINE-TURNED VESTA CASE of "drawer" form, by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1924, another similar silver example engraved with the emblem of "The Times" newspaper & inscribed "1926 ICTUS MEUS UTILIS ESTO", by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1926 and three other Continental silver-mounted "drawer" vesta cases, each approx. 2.5" (6.4 cms) long; 3.3 oz weighable silver (5) £100-150 (+ 26.4% BP*)
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