Beautiful sterling silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham 1876 with the makers mark R.B.s for the renowned small silverware specialists, Rolason Brothers of Vyse St Birmingham.

This vesta case is in great antique condition with fine engine turned engraving, a technique highly prized in the Victorian era, and framed by hand engraved rococo scrollwork borders. It has a blank cartouche ready for your own engraving.

Rolason Brothers were a prolific and well regarded Birmingham silversmithing company who produced good quality small silver objects throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods. 

The vesta case has it original jumpring and looks great on a pearl necklace, silver watch chain or standard chain.

Vesta Cases were small portable boxes used to carry vestas (short matches) and were carried by men and women alike. So called after the name of one of the early makers (which was taken from the goddess Vesta, a Roman deity of fire and the hearth), they came into use around the 1830s and were produced extensively between 1890 and 1920. Worn today vesta cases become unique lockets to hold memories and mementos.

The vesta case measures 4.5cm x 3cm. 

All Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.

Please note this listing is for the vesta case only. Chains and pearl necklaces are available in store.