Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case • Portrait of Woman with Poppy Flower

This exquisite antique brass vesta case is a rare little treasure, richly detailed and full of quiet strength. Its surface features a beautifully embossed portrait of a woman in profile on both sides, adorned with a poppy flower in her hair and a finely patterned shawl. The warm, aged brass has developed a soft patina over time, giving it a depth and warmth that only comes with age.

The case opens with a satisfying click, originally used to store strike-anywhere matches, a small but essential item from a time when daily rituals were slower and more intentional. Now, it makes for a striking keepsake box, pendant charm, or collector’s piece. It dates circa the mid-late 19th century. 

Dimensions;
Length: 4cm
Width: 2.5cm
Depth: 2cm