The AEAA is very proud to present this handsome pair of ca. 1900 - 1915, Sterling floral center medallion Vestas, including (1) RARE marked New Salt Corp. Dayton, Ohio example. As we can find no New salt Corp., we are of the firm belief that this marvelous rare Vesta, was a gift to the small retailers in the region, supplied by the Midwest giant, Morton Salt. The other floral example is a monogrammed triangle floral medallion, and both have the original internal pin springs. The larger measure 1.75 x 2.615 inches tall, with a total weight of 52 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 - B219 - Excellent condition