Small Victorian VESTA Match Safe chatelaine Pocket Watch Key chain Fob #
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Product details
Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Time Period
1800s
Type
Other
Product code
UB
Bob Shop ID
615505294
MPST85
Small Victorian VESTA Match Safe Pocket Watch
chatelaine
Key chain Fob
Although this Brass Pig Vesta Match Safe is over 100 years old , it's cool factor is timeless.
This little Victorian brass pig stands on all 4 legs. The head comes back to reveal a place to store matches. Under the stomach is the striking area. There is a place on the bridge of the nose for positioning a lit match. The head remains firmly closed when pig stands on 4 feet. The tail is missing but does not distract from this item. It has no other problems .This piece is a particularity fabulous example of a Vesta with a old, nice patina. There is a ring for hanging on a necklace or key or wallet chain. Beautiful craftsmanship all the way around. Closes with a snap. Outstanding!Although this Brass Pig Vesta Match Safe is over 100 years old , it's cool factor is timeless.
Matches were a very expensive and valuable commodity in Victorian times and only the privileged could afford to use them. As a result, match safes or Vestas became necessary in which to store them in order to keep them dry.
Size 5 x 3 x 2cm
