Queen Victoria vesta case

Front view of a vesta case showing the moulded decoration. Rear view of a vesta case showing the moulded decoration. Side view of a vesta case showing the striking plate. Side view of a vesta case showing the curved edge. Side view of a vesta case showing the top opening. Side view of a vesta case showing both top and bottom opeings.
Front view of a vesta case showing the moulded decoration. Rear view of a vesta case showing the moulded decoration. Side view of a vesta case showing the striking plate. Side view of a vesta case showing the curved edge. Side view of a vesta case showing the top opening. Side view of a vesta case showing both top and bottom opeings.

Description

A rectangular vesta case, for storing matches, with striking ridges on one edge. It is made of compression moulded vulcanite and has moulded decoration including a portrait of Queen Victoria. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
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Object number

PHSL : 223

Date

1901 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Width
38mm
Depth
12mm
Length
50mm

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