Antique vesta case/match safe

antique vesta case, also known as a match safe, used to carry matches and keep them dry. Vesta cases were popular from the 1860s to the 1940s, before the widespread use of pocket lighters. They typically have a hinged lid and a serrated edge, or striker, on the bottom for igniting "strike anywhere" matches. This specific item features an enameled coat of arms, likely representing a town or organization, though the specific location is not immediately identifiable. The item shows significant wear and patina, which can appeal to collectors of these items.