Lot 0213

Figural Match Safes

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PAIR OF ANTIQUE FIGURAL MATCH SAFES: THE LADY HAS A CRACK ~ PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION

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RARE SILVER FIGURAL MATCH SAFES: A silver Mr. Punch figural match safe, measuring 2.25" and weighing 27 grams, set with red stone eyes and marked .925, along with a silver figural match safe in the form of a devil's head, measuring 1

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FOUR FIGURAL MATCH SAFES: Four figural match safes, to include; a dog, a mouse and a bear tied to a tree, all with glass eyes (bear lacking one eye), along with a rooster measuring 4.25" high.

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COLLECTION OF 4: FIGURAL MATCH SAFES.: A nice collection of four figural match safes in the shape of a violin, powder horn, flask and a satchel. All with silver plate and hinged tops. CONDITION: Some plating loss from use, hinged tops are

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HOLDING HAND & BOOT FIGURAL MATCH SAFES: Holding Hand and Boot Figural match Safe. Nice form. 2 3/8" Excellent

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STERLING SILVER OWL FIGURAL MATCH SAFE: Sterling Silver Owl Figural Match Safe. Wonderful design. Has hallmarks. 1 3/4" Excellent

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Gorham Dog Figural Match Safe - Plate: Gorham Dog Figural Match Safe - Plate

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Figural Match Safe: 7-1/2" wide, 5" diameter, and 7-1/4" high. Basket lid opens for matches. Saw not attached. Lid of basket not attached. GRD stamped underneath. MEG. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and

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A PAIR OF MATCH SAFES: FIGURAL MOON MAN & TURTLE.: A nice pair of figural match safes. (A) Turtle with faux tortoise shell and hinged opening, (B) Crescent moon man in silver plate with hinged top. CONDITION: Showing wear consistent with age. Glass ey

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Sterling Silver Assorted Figural Vesta Match Safes: Estate lot of 3 assorted sterling silver figural match safes. Includes (1) 1.5" x 1.5" x .75" figural skull shape hinged vesta case; (1) 2" x .75" figural pig shaped vesta case, marked "Sterling;" and

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French Gilt Bronze Seated Hound Match Safe: A French gilt bronze and rouge marble figural match safe, late 19th century, modeled as a seated hound. Dimensions:Height 4 3/4in; width 3 3/4in; depth 3 1/2in

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2- CAST IRON FIGURAL INSECT MATCH SAFES: Lot includes a Fly and Beetle match safes. Both are well made with multiple castings. The Beetle is nickle plated and marked Bradley and Hubbard under wing. Largest is 4 1/2". Excellent

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Figural Ceramic Match Safe / Vesta Case ca. 1880: Figural Ceramic Match Safe / Vesta Case ca. 1880 Note: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free of faults, defects, restorations, alterations, or adaptations. The gallery

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BILTMORE INDUSTRIES (NORTH CAROLINA) FOLK ART CARVED WALNUT FIGURAL SQUIRREL MATCH SAFE: BILTMORE INDUSTRIES (NORTH CAROLINA) FOLK ART CARVED WALNUT FIGURAL SQUIRREL MATCH SAFE, figure perched on the slide lid holding a nut, marked to underside of base "BILTMORE INDUSTRIES / ASHEVILLE, N.

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Item Details

Description

Japanese and British. Pre 1930s. In Britain, these were known as pocket "vestas" (a short match), while others just called them match safes.

Size
Length ranges from 2" - 2.75".

Condition
Good condition with minor scuffs and scratches. One side of the pig shows scuffs with some loss.

Medium
Brass.

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Figural Match Safes

Name: Figural Match Safes
SKU: 176311943
Price: 50 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$100 - CA$200

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Starting Price CA$25

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