Victorian Silver Vest Case with Hidden FrameTHE HISTORY Vesta cases are small portable boxes used to keep matches dry. They are made from precious and non precious metals. The purpose of the vesta case is also to prevent the matches from igniting. Usually the base of the vesta case has a serrated edge, known as the striker. The vestas (matches) are dragged across the striker to ignite them. There are three main types of vesta cases. The most popular being the portable pocket vestas. Some pocket