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Functional object - Silver Vesta Case, Minshull & Latimer, 1901

  • A small silver container featuring an engraved design across it's surface and a ring at the top of the lid.

    A1194 (obverse)

  • A small silver container featuring an engraved design across it's surface and a ring at the top of the lid.

    A1194 (reverse)

  • A1194 (identifier)

  • A small silver container featuring an engraved design across it's surface and a ring at the top of the lid, which is open.

    A1194 (obverse open)

  • A1194 (halmarks)

  • A small silver container featuring an engraved design across it's surface and a ring at the top of the lid.
  • A small silver container featuring an engraved design across it's surface and a ring at the top of the lid.
  • A small silver container featuring an engraved design across it's surface and a ring at the top of the lid, which is open.

Historical information

The hallmarks on this vesta indicate that the vesta was made in Birmingham, England in 1901 by Minshull & Latimer.

Vesta cases are small containers used to keep matches dry and prevent them from being ignited. There three types of vesta cases but the most popular design was the pocket vesta which could be hung from a chain and featured a ribbed bottom to strike a match.

Significance

The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.

Physical description

A small silver container with a hinged lid that has a ring attached to the top of it. There is an engraved pattern across the surface with a set of initials on the obverse of the case. The bottom of the case features a ribbed design.

Inscriptions & markings

TD/ [initials engraved on obverse]
M/ &/ L/ anchor symbol/ lion symbol/ b/ [hallmarks]
A1194/

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