| Brand | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Antique | Yes |
| Pattern | Scroll Work |
| Composition | Solid Silver |
| Product | Cigarette/ Vesta Cases |
| Style | Antique |
| Material | Solid Silver |
| Country/Region of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Age | 1900-1940 |
Check the listing for details. Solid Silver Pocket Vesta Case - Birmingham 1912 - William Neale Ltd. Listed at 144.51 USD. A vesta case, or simply a “vesta”, is a small box made to house wax, or "strike anywhere", matches. The first successful friction match appeared in 1826, and in 1832 William Newton patented the "wax vesta" in England.