Main photo of Victorian brass vesta box seen with top closed and the box frontage facing very slightly off to the left. The box is basically shaped like a trunk and is of good solid quality. The feet are chevron shaped although this is only visible from the base and protrude a little from the box base. The box is displayed in front of a rock of natural desert sand rose which is partially reflected in the box lid.
A close up of the Victorian brass vesta box seen from the front opening side with lid closed. The desert sand rose is still in the background and reflecting onto the lid.
Photo of Victorian brass vesta box this time seen with the front opening side facing towards the bottom right corner of the picture.
Photo of Victorian brass vesta box shown with lid open. The front opening side of the box is facing bottom right of photo. The striker is visible on the underside of the lid.
Photo looking straight down at Victorian brass vesta box from above. The lid with striker is open and to the right with box interior to the right. The interior has a curved bottom for ease of removing matchsticks.
Photo of the back hinged side of the Victorian brass vesta box.
Photo of the base of the Victorian brass vesta box. The chevron shaped feet are each attached by a screw and stick out a little from the box base adding to the aesthetics.

Victorian Brass Vesta Box

Victorian brass vesta box. A handsome solid brass vesta box for in house use. Probably kept by bedside or on the mantle piece- anywhere on hand to light the candles at dusk. Very nice simple design with aesthetically pleasing form. The striker appears to have had a lot of use and may need replacing. Measures 58mm long and 43mm wide at base tapering slightly to 48mm by 36mm on the lid with a height of 30mm.

£110.00

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The Victorian brass vesta box and match holder is solid brass in a classically simple design. A collectable and functional item that would display well in a lounge or hallway in a prominent position.
To maintain the condition of the Victorian brass vesta box, we recommend polishing it with a soft, dry cloth.
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