Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 1906 The ring face measures 6

The ring face measures 6

when really she was simply meeting a cousin for tea

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

The Art Deco style was all about sparkle

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Vesta Match Holder 1906 The ring face measures 6Friction 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