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What is a match safe?
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A match safe is a small portable box that is designed to hold matches and keep them dry. In the early 19th century, these boxes were very popular since matches were known to ignite unexpectedly when carried without a protective cover.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Etched Match safe from the late 1900's UK. Hand etched with ornate scroll
Category
Early 1900s Ashtrays
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Match Safe
Located in Stamford, CT
This match safe is made of the finest and most pure sterling silver known as sterline. The front
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf Vesta case
A round antique silver golfing match safe with striker on the bottom. The match
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
3 Horn, Wood and Silver Match Safes or Trinket Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely little group of three Victorian Match safes and little trinket boxes.
One is horn with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Collection of five ornate 19th century sterling silver match safes. All with decorative Art nouveau
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique petite bronze dragon / griffin pattern repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
$455 Sale Price
30% Off