{"product_id":"antique-turtle-celluloid-vesta-case","title":"Antique Turtle Vesta Case, Celluloid Shell, Silver-Plated Mount, Figural Match Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA tiny keeper with a dark gleaming shell, four determined feet, and nowhere in particular to hurry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis turtle-shaped vesta case turns a practical pocket object into a miniature creature. Its domed celluloid shell is patterned with raised segments, appearing almost black in shadow and revealing deep reddish-brown tones where the light passes through. A silver-plated surround forms the shell’s border, with a textured head, four little feet, and a curled tail completing the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe underside carries closely spaced, rippling ridges, while a hinged opening reveals the dark cavity beneath the shell. Identified as an antique in the Vault’s original listing, this example is offered without a precise date, maker, or country of origin. The celluloid and silver-plated identification comes from the seller; the shell is not offered as genuine tortoiseshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Particulars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Figural turtle vesta case \/ match safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell: Celluloid, as identified by the seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: Silver-plated metal, as identified by the seller; underlying metal unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Dark reddish-brown shell with silver-coloured fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails: Segmented domed shell, textured head and feet, curled tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Closely ridged surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening: Hinged, shown partly open in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker, origin, and exact date: Unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Visible surface and plating wear described below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shell shows fine scratches, scuffs, and small pale surface marks. The metal has darkened recesses, rubbing, and uneven plating, with warmer-coloured areas showing around the border, hinge, and fittings. The opening is photographed partly ajar; closure tension and the functionality of the ridged surface have not been tested. Interior condition is only partly visible. Please study the close-ups for these traces of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered as a collectible display piece rather than for lighting matches. Keep away from flame and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quietly eccentric companion for a cabinet of curiosities, small enough to sit among your treasures and sufficiently charming to steal the scene. Carefully nestled in its treasure coffin, a vault relic from Vaen’kai Vault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234086437203,"sku":"VKVAD-033","price":114.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_8821.jpg?v=1791318532","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/antique-turtle-celluloid-vesta-case","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}