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A small vesta case

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:15 am
by amena
I found this small vesta case. It has no hallmark, but it is silver.
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It's divided in two parts.
The larger can hold matches but I wonder what it was for the small part.
Perhaps to hold the used matches and not throw them on the ground?
Or maybe at that time these niceties were not in use?
Best
Amena

Re: A small vesta case

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:11 am
by juantotree
Hi Amena,

Could the smaller compartment be for holding postage stamps?

Martin

Re: A small vesta case

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:20 am
by AG2012
Hi,
Victorians did use unusual multi compartment vesta cases.
Examples are shown here:
http://www.dioramasandcleverthings.com/ ... cases.html
Regards

Re: A small vesta case

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:20 am
by amena
I do not think stamps, perhaps pills