Cigarette case - matchbox - .800 silver - Vesta case

An antique .800 silver match holder (vesta case) with a relief depiction of a scene in front of an inn.

Decoration: The depiction is made with the repoussé technique, where the metal is worked from the back to create a relief scene.

Origin: Similar items often originate from Germany (e.g., Hanau) or the Netherlands.

Function: This type of object was used to store matches and keep them dry, with a rough surface on the bottom to strike the match.

The item is very carefully packed and sent by registered mail. Please study the photos closely; they are part of the description.