Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 18k gold Surely an eye catcher and

Surely an eye catcher and conversation starter then

so worth it) pleasure

5 and weighs 4

This cross is a wonderful example of a cross-cultural item from Colonial India

It shows a giant torch and the inscription is carved into a garter around the edge

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 18k gold Surely an eye catcher andFriction matches were invented in the 1830s. On occasion, these sulfur tipped matches would combust, due to the heat of friction, without any warning. Vesta cases, or matchboxes, were meant to prevent this explosion from happening by keeping the matches dry and safe. The idea of a vesta case stemmed from the snuffbox, and typically had a rectangular shape, with a flip top lid, and a serrated edge at the base used to strike the match. Some pieces were