Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Antique Wallace Silver Plated Clam Shell Oyster Vesta Case Match Safe
Regular price
$287.00
Presented is an antique sterling silver plated vesta case or match safe crafted by Wallace and Sons. The piece is crafted in a very rare and realistic clamshell design, exceptionally detailed and lifelike. The case fits nicely in the palm of a hand and looks like it would have a decently large capacity for a match safe. The bottom has a ridged surface for striking matches.
The match safe is signed Wallace on the interior lip on one side, and 'silver soldered' on the other, indicating that this is a silver plated piece.
The piece is in excellent condition with only one small dent to side, visible in the ninth photograph. The silver plating is in great shape, with no noticeable wearthrough. The strike plate is in excellent condition and still usable. The hinge opens, stays opens, and closes very well.
Dimensions: 2 7/8 by 1 3/4 inches.
Weight: 43.3 grams or 1.52 ounces
The match safe is signed Wallace on the interior lip on one side, and 'silver soldered' on the other, indicating that this is a silver plated piece.
The piece is in excellent condition with only one small dent to side, visible in the ninth photograph. The silver plating is in great shape, with no noticeable wearthrough. The strike plate is in excellent condition and still usable. The hinge opens, stays opens, and closes very well.
Dimensions: 2 7/8 by 1 3/4 inches.
Weight: 43.3 grams or 1.52 ounces