Beautiful antique vesta case, created in Copenhagen Denmark at the silversmiths workshop of Peter Hertz in 1857. It was crafted in solid .925/.999 silver standard and decorated with incised and engraved organics motifs with scrolls. This vesta box is very unusual and multifunctional, since is fitted with one hinged rectangular lid with a push button to storage the matches and another one as a cigar cutter. Attached with a cylinder of 8 mm to stick the cord wick and a chained hook to pinch the wick. Weight: 39.45 Grams, (25.29 Dwt). Measurements: 72 mm by 32 mm by 12 mm (2.83 x 1.26 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with two sets of Danish marks; the three towers mark for the city of Copenhagen with the 57 for 1857, the maker's mark PH associated to Peter Hertz, the monogram mark PRH for the "Stadsguardien Maerker" (assayer) Peter R. Hinnerup (1840-1868), two times with the 57 mark inside a circle and signed, "P. HERTZ 57". The overall condition of this vesta is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This unusual box has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.