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"Unique 19th century vesta case (pocket match case), in leather and mother-of-pearl.  The purpose of a vesta case was to carry short matches (called vestas, after the goddess of fire and hearth) and protect them from moisture.  This wonderful case features three mother-of-pearl strips fastened with brass studs and a strike plate; the insert the owners initials (FWF) embroidered in gold thread surrounded by green leaves. Very good condition; one MOP strip is cracked.  Measures 2 5/8\u201D by 1 3/8\"."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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