Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 1906 This elegant drop is suspended

This elegant drop is suspended by a delicate split chain that comes together in a second flower like cluster of pearl and peridot

A silver crown sits on top

2 mm thick and weighs 19

25 inches in length

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 1906 This elegant drop is suspendedFriction 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