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Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light
Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light

Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful scratch built mini task lamp with matchbox wooden base, England circa 1930. - Simple, raw, industrial looking lamp, with the most amazing decorative leaf detail to the ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Matchbox

Materials

Glass, Pine

Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand
Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand

Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand

Located in Highwood, IL

Although, I have seen many smoke stands, never have I seen one as stylish and detailed as this one with its matchbox holder, ashtray, and rest. ** The length and depth below are f...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox

Materials

Steel

1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W
1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W

1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It has an Art Deco style holder and a matchbox holder on the left side. This a wonderful addition to a collector of vintage tobacciana or a lover of art deco pieces.

Category

1920s Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Solid Gold 1925 Gunther Match Box
TIFFANY & CO. Antique Solid Gold 1925 Gunther Match Box

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Solid Gold 1925 Gunther Match Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Possibly once belonged to former US Ambassador to Romania, Franklin Mott Gunther. From 1925. The matchbox has a coat of arms and the phrasing: Umbra Non Soli Cedit, roughly translate...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

18k Gold

Majolica Candleholder by Wilhelm Schiller & Son Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1900
Majolica Candleholder by Wilhelm Schiller & Son Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1900

Majolica Candleholder by Wilhelm Schiller & Son Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1900

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

It also includes a very nice additional gimmick: A match holder, means you can put on your matchbox and it stays open for easy removal. A rare piece of Majolica out of the famous wor...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox

Materials

Majolica

Rare Antique Black Forest Match Strike, Monkey with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Rare Antique Black Forest Match Strike, Monkey with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Rare Antique Black Forest Match Strike, Monkey with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

The monkey holds a brass matchbox holder on the back with a putt to the top and strikes being revealed on both sides, to the front the monkey holds a brass dish for the spent matches.

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass

Unusual 19th Century English Treen Folk Art Match Box
Unusual 19th Century English Treen Folk Art Match Box

Unusual 19th Century English Treen Folk Art Match Box

Located in London, GB

Unusual 19th century English treen Folk Art match box A unique example of a late 19th century English treen hand carved Folk Art matchbox, In the form of a small house. A simple yet...

Category

1880s British Folk Art Antique Matchbox

Materials

Pine

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh
Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh

Located in Milano, IT

The set consists of a gold and blue round tray, four coasters or ashtrays, with its object to carry them, a lighter, a cigar holder with matchbox, and a tea box. The tray is wide an...

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Early 1900s Moroccan Bessarabian Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Style Metal Candlestick by Goberg -1Y93
Art Nouveau Style Metal Candlestick by Goberg -1Y93

Art Nouveau Style Metal Candlestick by Goberg -1Y93

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The base is adorned with a stylized floral motif, while the upper section tapers gracefully to accommodate a candle. A convenient matchbox holder is incorporated into the base, addin...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Matchbox

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Regency English Spill Vases, Early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Royal Blue Regency English Spill Vases, Early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Regency English Spill Vases, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Matchbox

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Derby Spill Vases, circa 1900
Antique Pair of Royal Blue Derby Spill Vases, circa 1900

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Derby Spill Vases, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Matchbox

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Coalport Spill Vases Early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Coalport Spill Vases Early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Coalport Spill Vases Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

Category

1810s English Antique Matchbox

Materials

Porcelain

Lesney Die Cast Matchbox Series Toys, circa 1960
Lesney Die Cast Matchbox Series Toys, circa 1960

Lesney Die Cast Matchbox Series Toys, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: Price is for the pair. Matchbox series "No. 4 Major Pack" Shovel and "No. 30 8 Wheel Crane" metal toys.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Matchbox

Materials

Metal

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s
Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Located in New York, NY

in Vienna, Austria, this unique objet d'art is actually a very functional item - a desk paperweight with a secret compartment, serving as matchbox. It could be also very convenient f...

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Matchbox

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen Match Box
Shagreen Match Box

Shagreen Match Box

Located in New York, NY

Bone trimmed celadon galuchat match box with three strike voids and paper covered match cartridge; a chic little stingray matchbox. England, early 20th century. Dimension: 3" L x 2...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox

Materials

Shagreen

Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand
Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand

Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Art Deco train car solid steel, nickel and satin black painted ash tray stand with matchbox holder and handle. A strong styling statement from the period of train cars and Industrial...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Steel

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Box
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Box

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Box

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rare and charming sterling silver Art Nouveau matchbox dates to the 1880s and exemplifies the organic elegance of the era’s design aesthetic.

Category

1880s American Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover
Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover

Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare vintage enamel and brass matchbox cover, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good condition with a rich patina and measures 4.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Nice Napoleon III period desk set, consisting of a mailbox, a box for pens and pencils and a matchbox, all on a tray. The set is decorated in Chinese lacquer, on the mailbox is repre...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Matchbox

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926
Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926

Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926

By Donald Deskey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

(see photo) Similar graphics were used on matchboxes circa 1926-1927.,pictured in Donald Deskey Book by David Hanks and Jennifer Tohr.

Category

1920s American Antique Matchbox

Materials

Paper

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the backside, the small brass bowl can hold your paperclips or is a nice catchall.

Category

1890s German Black Forest Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wood

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Cigar Box or Humidor
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Cigar Box or Humidor

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Cigar Box or Humidor

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period cigar box or humidor with duel matchbox and match stick holders By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on pat...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique 20th Century British Solid Silver Two-Tier Cigar Box, Asprey & Co c.1920
Antique 20th Century British Solid Silver Two-Tier Cigar Box, Asprey & Co c.1920

Antique 20th Century British Solid Silver Two-Tier Cigar Box, Asprey & Co c.1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The bottom compartment, designed for cigars, has a partially raised hinged cover that supports a smaller hinged matchbox. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1920 ...

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1920s British Other Antique Matchbox

Materials

Silver

Hugo Berger Goberg German Arts & Crafts Industrial Iron Chamberstick
Hugo Berger Goberg German Arts & Crafts Industrial Iron Chamberstick

Hugo Berger Goberg German Arts & Crafts Industrial Iron Chamberstick

By Goberg

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The base also has an attached matchbox holder. The chamberstick is applied with simple yet effective decoration and has all the characteristics of a hand crafted piece.

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1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Iron

Royal Doulton Decorative Plates Featuring Charles Dana Gibson Illustrations
Royal Doulton Decorative Plates Featuring Charles Dana Gibson Illustrations

Royal Doulton Decorative Plates Featuring Charles Dana Gibson Illustrations

Located in Sheffield, MA

She was celebrated in story and song; clothes were named for her, and her image appeared on pillows, tablecloths, ashtrays, matchboxes, fans and even satirized as the perfect wallpap...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Green and Gilt Regency English Beaker Matchpots, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Green and Gilt Regency English Beaker Matchpots, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Green and Gilt Regency English Beaker Matchpots, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Matchbox

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari Trumpet Shaped Spill Vases, 1919
Antique Pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari Trumpet Shaped Spill Vases, 1919

Antique Pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari Trumpet Shaped Spill Vases, 1919

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

Category

1910s English Antique Matchbox

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox
Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

Located in London, GB

Silver cigar, cigarette and matchbox dated London 1895, makers James Samuel Bell and Louis Willmott.

Category

19th Century English Antique Matchbox

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Matchbox Cover 'Scratch Me '
Edwardian Novelty Silver Matchbox Cover 'Scratch Me '

Edwardian Novelty Silver Matchbox Cover 'Scratch Me '

By Andrew Barrett & Son

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A comical Edwardian novelty silver Matchbox Cover standing on four ball feet, the cover with cut out silhouette of a pig going to Cork and engraved with the legend "Scratch Me&q...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox

Enamel Wall Applique

Enamel Wall Applique

Located in Long Island City, NY

A decorated enamel wall applique containing a mirror, candle holder, matchbox holder and shelf. Design attributed to the School of Peter Behrens.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox

Benno Meyer Hammered Bronze Bauhaus Era Desk Set
Benno Meyer Hammered Bronze Bauhaus Era Desk Set

Benno Meyer Hammered Bronze Bauhaus Era Desk Set

By Benno Meyer

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful hammered bronze desk set, comprising desk tray, cigarette holder/ashtray, matchbox holder, storage jar, letter tray and letter opener.

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Matchbox

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron Tobacco Accessories Attributed to Hugo Berger for Goberg
Wrought Iron Tobacco Accessories Attributed to Hugo Berger for Goberg

Wrought Iron Tobacco Accessories Attributed to Hugo Berger for Goberg

By Goberg

Located in Janvry, Essonne

A hammered wrought iron,pressed steel & brass tobacco necessary representing a servant.The head being an ashtray,one hand holding a candlestick,the other holding a matchbox support.T...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set Emperor Haile Selassie

An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set Emperor Haile Selassie

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set, comprising three pieces: a cigarette holder, a matchbox and a cigarette case, each detailed with rose-cut diamonds and the insignia of the r...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Sterling Silver and Glass Cigar Cigarette Humidor Smoking Set
Sterling Silver and Glass Cigar Cigarette Humidor Smoking Set

Sterling Silver and Glass Cigar Cigarette Humidor Smoking Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Comprising of two cigarette/cigar boxes with gilded interior, three ashtrays two of which have matchbox holders and two cigarillo clippers. Each piece has the engraved monogram &qu...

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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Antique Matchbox

Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897
Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897

Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897

Located in London, GB

With removable brass carriage lamps, spoke wheels and other brass fitments, the top opens to reveal a pressed metal ashtray and matchbox holder above two cedar wood lined compartment...

Category

19th Century British Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Sewing Box
Tunbridge Sewing Box

Tunbridge Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Also included is a small matchbox with buttons and beads inside, and a needle packet by JAs Smith & Son.

Category

19th Century British Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder
Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ABOUT ITEM Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder. Vito has mentioned the origin of this box was most likely placed on the mantle to light the fireplace.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass

20th Century Silver Plate Ashtray and Matchbox Holder
20th Century Silver Plate Ashtray and Matchbox Holder

20th Century Silver Plate Ashtray and Matchbox Holder

Located in London, GB

20th century silver plate ashtray and matchbox holder with dark blue stone. Matchbox holder is removable and fits two slim standard matchboxes.

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Sterling Silver Coaster and Matchbox Set, Set of Eight
19th Century Sterling Silver Coaster and Matchbox Set, Set of Eight

19th Century Sterling Silver Coaster and Matchbox Set, Set of Eight

Located in Richmond, VA

Set includes eight coasters, eight matchbox covers, and original storage box. Coasters and matchbox covers are in excellent condition.

Category

19th Century French Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver English Vesta Matchbox with Enamel of Pug Dog, circa 1910
Sterling Silver English Vesta Matchbox with Enamel of Pug Dog, circa 1910

Sterling Silver English Vesta Matchbox with Enamel of Pug Dog, circa 1910

By Rolason Brothers

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Wonderful example of an early 20th century sterling silver match holder with chain loop and enamel of a pug dog. Manufactured by the Rolason Brothers, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Edwardian Silver Clip-On Ash Trays with Cigar Rests and Match Holders
Pair of Edwardian Silver Clip-On Ash Trays with Cigar Rests and Match Holders

Pair of Edwardian Silver Clip-On Ash Trays with Cigar Rests and Match Holders

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality pair of Edwardian silver portable clip-on Ash Trays combined with Cigar Rests and Matchbox Holders, with a sprung clip to attach to a table etc.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox

Edwardian Silver Motorcar Headlamp Match Box Case by Z Barraclough & Sons, 1907
Edwardian Silver Motorcar Headlamp Match Box Case by Z Barraclough & Sons, 1907

Edwardian Silver Motorcar Headlamp Match Box Case by Z Barraclough & Sons, 1907

By Z. Barraclough & Sons

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An unusual Edwardian large silver matchbox case of plain narrow rectangualr form with hinged lid and aperture for striking, containing an original box of Bryant & May's "Motor Matche...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Matchbox

Materials

Silver

20th Century Tiffany Studios Bronze Zodiac Sign Desk Set
20th Century Tiffany Studios Bronze Zodiac Sign Desk Set

20th Century Tiffany Studios Bronze Zodiac Sign Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

The pieces include: - A letter rack - A pen tray - An inkwell - A blotter - A matchbox holder One of the most beautiful finds out of the selection of antiques at Green and Stone.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox

Materials

Bronze

German Jugendstil Chamber / Candlestick by Dr. Christopher Dresser for WMF
German Jugendstil Chamber / Candlestick by Dr. Christopher Dresser for WMF

German Jugendstil Chamber / Candlestick by Dr. Christopher Dresser for WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Christopher Dresser

Located in Port Hope, ON

We have sold an example of this chamberstick before but have never seen one with an integral wooden matchbox holder. This item has been re-plated but the 'running ostrich in a diamon...

Category

1910s German Jugendstil Antique Matchbox

Materials

Nickel

Heintz Art Metal Sterling on Bronze Cigar Box with Silver Geese
Heintz Art Metal Sterling on Bronze Cigar Box with Silver Geese

Heintz Art Metal Sterling on Bronze Cigar Box with Silver Geese

By Otto Heintz, Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The interior of the lid has a narrow compartment designed to hold a matchbox and ashtray and the body of the box is partially lined with wood.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

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Antique Matchbox For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique matchbox for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique matchbox was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique matchbox — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique matchbox made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique matchbox over the years, but those crafted by Adie & Lovekin, Andrew Barrett & Son and Edward Farmer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Matchbox?

An antique matchbox can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $585, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $5,600.