The Vesta Case

[John Winter]

Vesta cases were small portable boxes made in a great variety of forms with snap shut covers to contain vestas (short matches) and keep them dry.

The Vesta Case | John Winter

 

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[John Winter]

There's been an interesting update if anyone is interested!

The Vesta Case | John Winter

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I don't recall seeing them hereabouts. Certainly something to keep an eye out for.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks John Winter. Enjoyed the reads.
Can you elaborate on "short matches". Obviously used for smoking ��. Is there a "long match"?
Peace ✌

 

[John Winter]

Thanks John Winter. Enjoyed the reads.
Can you elaborate on "short matches". Obviously used for smoking ��. Is there a "long match"?
Peace ✌

Yes, literally LONG and SHORT, denoting size.

 

[John Winter]

I have updated my blog post on the Vesta case ...
The Vesta Case | johnwinter.net

 

[John Winter]

This blog post from last year has been updated - the last contribution was from a detectorist from Canada.

The Vesta Case | johnwinter.net