| *** | Edward Souness (Dunedin) silver and nephrite vesta, the lid with applied large nephrite panel, top hinged lid, striker panel to base. Stamped mark to interior of lid. 3.4 x 1.2 x 4.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century 15ct yellow gold vesta, large size, curved form, engraved scripted initials monogram. 38.6gm. By William Devenport & Co. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted vesta, plain rounded rectangular form, the top body and hinged lid rim mounted with engraved 9ct. rose gold, a concave striking bar carved to the base. Hallmarked Chester 1905 by Smith & Bartlan. 6 cm x 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and nephrite vesta, the lid with applied large nephrite panel, top hinged lid, striker panel to base. Stamped mark to interior of lid. 34 x 12 x 45 mm. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 9ct rose gold vesta plain form with suspension loop attached, decorative engraved script initials to front, height 5 cm. 22gm. Unmarked testing as 9ct or higher. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold vesta case, finely scroll engraved, with suspension loop attached. 24gms. Birmingham 1906. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian 9ct rose gold vesta, flat circular form. Chester 1908 by S Blanckensee & Son Ltd. Noted vesta makers. 13.77gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy silver novelty vesta case, as 'Toby' Mr Punch's dog, modelled wearing hat and ruffled collar. London 1979. Height 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Edwardian 9ct gold vesta case, machined decoration to the exterior, Birmingham 1910. 22gm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian novelty silver 'bean shaped vesta case', embossed with 'Lucky Be, Lucky Bean', hinged lid. Chester 1900 by James Deakin & Sons. Length 5.6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 1900s 9ct gold vesta case, the exterior with machined decoration, the front with silver monogram, Birmingham 1916, 27gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver and enamel vesta, the front of the case with an enamelled picture of a soldier entitled 'A gentleman in Khaki', the back engraved 'Absent-Minded Beggar', G.C.E. from A.H., Christmas 1899. Birmingham 1899 | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian 9ct rose gold vesta, plain form, engraved script initials. Suspension loop attached. 16gm. Chester 1910. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold vesta, the shield cartouche framed by leafy, scrolls, the hinged lid with suspension loop attached. Chester 1898 by William Neale, a noted vesta maker. 15.7gm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver and Maori whare enamelled vesta, the enamel in colours including seven figures. Birmingham 1899. By William Hair Haseler. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian 9ct yellow gold vesta, curved form, engraved all-over clover pattern with shield cartouche. 16.9gm. Birmingham 1897. By Henry Matthews. | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century American silver and enamel vesta case shaped as a rolled copy of the Scientific American magazine, produced by the Enos Richardson & Co, New York. Held in an envelope wrapper, stamped and addressed ready for posting, with an engraved… | *** |  |
| *** | B Petersen & Co (Christchurch) silver vesta case, the snap fitting hinged lid with recessed hinge, striker plate to the base. Stamped maker's mark 2.4 x 1.5 x 4.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A silver and nut vesta, the nut cased with decorative silver fretwork, hinged lid, silver striking grille to base, possibly Australian silver as the back is decorated with a kangaroo and emu. Height 6.5 cm. Width 5.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual late Victorian silver combination vesta case and sovereign holder, engraved exterior, suspension ring, Birmingham 1900. | *** |  |
| *** | Stewart Dawson (Dunedin) large silver vesta, rectangular form, hinged lid, the base set striker panel. Stamped maker's mark to interior of lid. 4 x 1.7 x 7.1 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver heart form engraved vesta, vacant fan form cartouche to the lower front, engraved leaf scroll all-over, suspension loop attached. Birmingham 1900 by Samuel M. Levi. Length 4.9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Silver plate combination vesta, sovereign case and stamp compartment, complete with toothpick and pencil, engraved 'Patent no. 4709' Provenance: ex John Murr collection. 6.3 x 3.6 x 1.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver and enamel vesta case, heart shape, the front decorated with an enamel hound' dog, marked 825. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 silver mounted nut vesta, decorative serpentine band, shield and striker mounts. | *** |  |
| *** | A silver and emamel vesta case, cobalt blue enamel to both sides, unmarked, possibly 1920's, with suspension ring | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver uncommon mussel shell form vesta, all-over ivy leaf engraved decoration, hinged lid, recessed striking section towards the base edge. Birmingham 1902 by Charles Lyster & Son. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 6.1 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver heart form engraved vesta, vacant fan form cartouche to the lower front, engraved leaf scroll all-over, suspension loop attached. Birmingham 1900 by Samuel M. Levi. Height 4.9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver heart form and enamel vesta, the front enamelled with a blue spoked and white outer wheel, possibly symbolising the early automobile wheel. Birmingham 1897 by Charles Edward Soloman. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver shamrock decorated vesta, of small proportions, engraved and set with three green-stone shamrock leaves (minute chip to one), suspension loop to top. Birmingham 1904 by Joseph Cook & Son. Height 3.9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Four vintage novelty vesta cases, includes: elephant curled snake, horseshoe and nut with silver and enamelled shield fittings. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian moulded glass and silver owl match striker, coloured glass eyes, the silver rim Birmingham 1907 by Schindler & Co (David Loebl). | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian glass and silver match striker, in the form of an owl, glass eyes and silver rim, London 1907. 5 cm x 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian period silver combination sovereign case/vesta box, engraved decoration, with suspension loop. Chester 1903. Length 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver book form vesta, leaf engraved side panels, both overhanging plain ends as hinged lids, swivelling suspension and ring attached. Birmingham 1899 by Rolason Bros., noted vesta makers. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length… | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian large engraved uncommon silver vesta, with fall front revealing photo locket. Birmingham 1901 by George Randle, a noted case maker. 5.3 cm x 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian period large silver vesta box of oval section with finely engraved decoration. Old repair. Birmingham 1900. Length 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand silver vesta case 1887, rounded rectangular form, marked BS. Snap fitting hinged lid. | *** |  |
| *** | A sterling silver heart shaped vesta case, engraved scrolling frond design. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver combination vesta/sovereign case, lozenge form with spring loaded lid for sovereign case, engraved armorial of a bearded gent in profile with Jester's type hat, monogrammed and dated 1891. Chester 1890 by B.H. Joseph & Co. Length 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver heart form and enamel vesta, the front enamelled with a blue spoked and white outer wheel, possibly symbolising the early automobile wheel. Birmingham 1897 by Charles Edward Soloman. Height 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver vesta case, with alligator hide finish. London 1894 by Alfred Hall & John Goode, height 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver engraved vesta case, small rounded form, vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1874 by Henry Pope, a noted vesta maker. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver shamrock decorated vesta, of small proportions, engraved and set with three green-stone shamrock leaves, suspension loop to top. Birmingham 1904 by Joseph Cook & Son. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver engraved vesta case, small rounded oblong form, vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1874 by Henry Pope, a noted vesta maker. Height 3.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver and glass match striker, the exterior with ridges and space for matches, the ornate silver top embossed with florals and leaves, London 1907, 8 cm x 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver vesta case, rectangular form with the front enamelled to represent a visiting card, with suspension ring. Minor damage to enamel. Birmingham 1891 | *** |  |
| *** | An old turned wood burl and silver match holder/striker of spherical form, the base with natural weathered texture, the top turned smooth with a circular silver insert engraved and dated July 190 cm two silver metal strikers fit upon the shoulder.… | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt brass Mr punch match striker, the head lifts to reveal cavity for matches, the striker on the base plate. Height 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian silver heart form vesta, all-over engraved with leafy scrolls, suspension loop to top. Birmingham 1897 by Rolason Brothers. | *** |  |
| *** | A silver match box frame, of unusually long form, with mahogany liner. London 1912. marks rubbed, length 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A silver vesta case, Birmingham 1904 | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian period silver vesta case, circular form, profusely engraved to both sides with blank cartouche. Chester 1905 | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century silver vesta box, plain rectangular form with circular cartouche to the front with standing maiden and engraved 'For Services Rendered in The Great War 1914-1918', requires some attention. Birmingham 1918 | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century silver vesta, of larger size, leafy scroll engraved, vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1924 by F.H. Adams & Co. Suspension loop attached | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century silver heart shaped vesta case, profusely engraved to both sides, initials to front cartouche. Birmingham 1912. No suspension ring. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver Australiana themed vesta, large size with emu in relief to the front. Chester 1908 by J & R Griffin. | *** |  |
| *** | A silver match box frame, oblong, monogrammed SM, London 1913 by Finnigans Ltd. 8.3 cm x 5 cm x 1.5 cm. 47gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian small silver vesta case, engraved bird and floral decoration to both sides. Birmingham 1880 | *** |  |
| *** | A 925 standard silver vesta box embossed with golfing scenes. Length 44, with suspension loop | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century silver vesta, half leafy scroll engraved, good size, suspension loop attached. Birmingham 1911 | *** |  |
| *** | A Mucuna (drift seed/sea bean) vesta, the natural large seed fitted with silver plate mounts as a wax vesta case. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver vesta case, profusely engraved decoration to both sides, rectangular curved form. Chester 1908 | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian enamel vesta case, decorated with a hunting scene to the lid, with striker to the base. | *** |  |
| *** | Vesta case with enamel 'One penny postage Stamp' Regd. No.109862 Queen Victoria. Provenance: Ex John Murr. 4 x 3 x 1.5 cm | *** |  |