WE SHIP! The AEAA is very proud to present this handsome pair of ca. 1900 - 1915, Vestas, including pair of repousse Fleur de Lis examples, one with a classic French pattern, and the other in a lovely Rococo style. The larger is monogrammed Jacob Gehros, and is dated 1005. Both are in VG condition with minor scratches, and original metal pin springs. The lartger measures 1.75 x 2.625 tall, and the total weight is 32.8 grams. These heirlooms are from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford, noted dealers and lifelong collectors of valuable antiques. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Internationally, well over 2,000 styles of match safes / Vestas were produced during the 1870-1920 half century. Repousse Rococo, Italian Renaissance, Louis XIV, Art Nouveau, and later Art Deco styles were prevalent.Materials used for this special art form were; Sterling Silver, enameled iron, platinum, gold in any grade or color, a Japanese style called mokume gane (resembling wood grain), copper, silver plated (EPNS-England), and bronze. The Vesta has become a prime collectible, and are very valuable.

XA - B215 - Very Good with monor scatches and small lid attachment.