Early 19th C. Brass Vesta with Engraved Sun Shining Through Clouds carved wooden stoon which includes 20 balls

which includes 20 balls

" The FOE's slogan was/is "liberty

and because I love the tall straight letters in the word itself

equipping it for water landing

Early 19th C. Brass Vesta with Engraved Sun Shining Through Clouds carved wooden stoon which includes 20 ballsI believe this was made to function as a vesta rather than as a snuff box, early 19th century European I believe. And a sun casting rays through the clouds seems just right to me as the imagery engraved on a case for matches made long before there was electricity let there be light! 2 3 4" x 1 1 2" x 3 4" and in very good condition, with just a couple of small spots to the brass, which I have not touched. Opens easily and closes tight and flush.