A good and cheap way to start collecting silver boxes is to start collecting Vesta cases. Vesta cases are normally much cheaper than buying Snuff boxes or Vinaigrettes. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes; you will however pay premium prices for novelty Vestas. Some Vesta cases were originally Snuff boxes which have been converted to Vestas. A Vesta case is a case which was for holding old fashioned non safety matches on the base would be a rough edge to strike the match on. Some were highly decorated with engraving or enamel. High prices will be paid for novelty shapes and enamelled Vestas but normal Vesta cases from the early 20th century can be picked up for as little as twenty to thirty pounds. When buying Vestas watch out for splits in the case, make sure the hinge is good and the best ones to collect make sure they snap closed properly and the spring is ok.
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