Leather Vesta cases, also known as leather match cases or vesta boxes, are small portable containers typically used to hold matches. They are named after the Roman goddess Vesta, who was associated with fire and the hearth. These cases were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when matches were an essential item for lighting fires, lamps, and cigarettes.
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 Antique Leather Covered Metal Match Safe or Vesta Push Button Internal Striker $97.77 |
 Circa 1930s Dillenburg Germany City Scene Leather Match Safe $49.00 |
 1909 AYP Exposition Seattle WA Leather Wrapped Match Safe Vesta Rare $86.25 |
 MINI LEATHER BOOT MATCHBOOK HOLDER SKI BOOT MATCH STRIKE PLASTIC PIC AX Austria $15.00 |
 Vintage Match Safe Holder Design Leather Sides 4 $5.00 |
 Vintage Rare Alligator Skin Leather Match Safe Case Holder With Match Strike $74.00 |
 Antique Brass Leather Style Match Vesta Case $45.00 |
 ANTIQUE LEATHER WRAPPED VESTA MATCH SAFE HOLDER SOUVENIR OF PORT JERVIS NY $49.95 |
 Vtg John S Fetter Central House Schaefferstown PA Leather Metal Match Safe $49.99 |
 FINE RARE SMALL PEARL MATCHSAFE RED LEATHER 925 SILVER OBJECT DART c1860s 80s $275.00 |
Leather Vesta cases are designed to protect matches from moisture, friction, and accidental ignition. They typically have a rectangular or cylindrical shape and are made of leather or leather-covered metal. The cases often feature decorative elements such as embossing, engraving, or inlay work, which add aesthetic appeal.
The interior of a Vesta case typically includes compartments or loops to securely hold matches. Many cases also include a striker, which is a rough surface used to ignite the match. The striker can be made of a material like roughened metal, sandpaper, or specialized friction paper.
Vesta cases were often carried by both men and women as part of their everyday accessories. They were compact and convenient, allowing people to carry matches with them wherever they went. Some vesta cases were even designed to be worn as part of a belt or watch fob.
Today, leather Vesta cases are considered collectibles and antiques, sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage items. They are valued not only for their functionality but also for their craftsmanship and historical significance. Many antique Vesta cases can be found in various designs, featuring intricate patterns, monograms, or scenes from nature.