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Antique Sterling Match Safe

19th Century Sterling Art Nouveau Match Safe Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Collection of six extraordinary sterling match safes. Largest 3" x 2", smallest 2 1/4" x 1 1/2
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Match Safe

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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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Bronze

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
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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Match Safe

Sterling Art Nouveau Vesta Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique sterling silver match safe, also known as a vesta case, is a finely crafted example of
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Art Nouveau Vesta Case
Sterling Art Nouveau Vesta Case
$250 Sale Price
33% Off
H 2.25 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in
Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by F.S Gilbert & Co, with monogram. Monogram appears
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver
By Blankinton & Co.
Located in Lancaster, PA
A striking and highly detailed sterling silver match safe, this c. 1910s example attributed to
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian figural matchsafe or vesta. In sterling silver. In the shape of a heart. Made
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

An Art Nouveau Purest Silver Sterline Match Safe c.1900
Located in Stamford, CT
This match safe is made of the finest and most pure sterling silver known as sterline. The front
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of a Devil’s Head
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An amusing sterling silver novelty vesta case / match safe in the form of a devil's head. The face
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A fine and highly decorative English sterling silver vesta case (match safe), hallmarked in London
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Unger Brothers Art Nouveau Match Safe with Ethereal Nymph Lighting Up
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Shaped rectangle
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Unger Bros Art Nouveau Loves-Me-Loves-Me-Not Daisy Match Safe
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Curved with whiplash
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
A great figural sterling silver match safe. A double-sided representation of a snake. Well
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1890s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Safe Pendant Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fantastic, sterling silver Art Nouveau match safe pendant. In a highly intricate repousse design of
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe
By Unger Brothers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Unger Bros. Love's Dream 1904 pattern sterling silver match safe. Art Nouveau. Period inscription
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe
1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe
H 0.38 in W 1.75 in D 2.75 in
Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926
Located in London, GB
A fine glass match safe with sterling silver collar hallmarked, London, 1926. Dimensions: 9 cm/3
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1920s British Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Piano Cigarette Box and Match Safe Fabulous Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fascinating English sterling silver cigarette box with match safe. The combo is in the form of a
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Late 19th Century British Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
By George W. Shiebler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Shiebler sterling silver match safe / vesta case in gold vermeil in beautiful leaf design
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Rare Antique Figural Vesta Case Match Safe in the form of a Tooth with a Pig/Hog on top of
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889
By Thornhill
Located in London, GB
silver vesta case or match safe in the form of a violin case. The case has terrific detailing in sterling
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19th Century British Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Late 19th century sterling silver skull and serpent match safe (Vesta
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527
By Whiting
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver vest case/match safe by Frank Whiting. This match safe/vesta case is a
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19th Century Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

R Wallace & Sons Mfg Co Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg Co. This beautiful
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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta match safe, William Kerr circa 1900. Repousse relief
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

19th Century English Silver Vesta Case, Pocket Match Safes for Shabbat Lights
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver vesta case, pocket match safes, made in England, 1864. Engraved on the cover with
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1860s English Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine antique American Arts & Crafts sterling match safe or Vesta with hand hammered design overall
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern
By Tiffany & Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Match Safe with Raindrop–Shagreen Surface, circa
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Located in San Diego, CA
American sterling silver repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over fish design on both
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Late 19th century sterling silver match safe (Vesta) with Mermaids
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s
By George W. Shiebler & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare antique sterling silver repoussé match safe / vesta with shell decoration by George
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian novelty silver matchbook cover, chamberstick, match safe
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique novelty silver matchbook cover. Very well made in cool sterling silver, it is
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Charming Victorian Matchsafe, Holly and Mistletoe, Whiting and Co.
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian sterling match safe, Holly and Mistletoe pattern by Whiting and Co. Wonderful
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1880s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting Match Safe
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sterling silver sporting match safe with etching. Two hunters with a pointer on point. In the early
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief. It is typical
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a quality Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief. It is typical of
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1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Elephant Match Safe or Vesta
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural match safe or vesta. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with a gilt inner
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905
By Unger Brothers
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a fine quality American, Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Joseph Gloster sterling silver match safe/vesta case. Art Noveau leaf/floral pattern with
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Early 1900s English Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Fine quality Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe, William Kerr C.1900. Repousse
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Hunting Dog Setter Golden Retriever Lab Bird Antique Silver Match Box Safe
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Sterling Silver Match Box Safe decorated with a spectacular
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sterling silver match safe striker. The form of a miniature book with fine quality decoration and a
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19th Century European Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Dealer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
match holder is highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic sterling silver match safe
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19th Century European Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker
Located in West Hollywood, CA
highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic sterling silver match safe Striker .the form of
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19th Century European Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sterling silver match safe striker. The form of a miniature book with fine quality decoration and a
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19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Antique Garnet Sterling Silver Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique sterling silver figural shoe match safe. Set with fifteen faceted garnets. 3" x 1 1
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1890s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Garnet, Sterling Silver

Unger Brothers Sterling Indian Chief Match Safe
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver hinged match safe. The front of the case is a figural "Indian Head" in
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling and Enamel Match Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely turn of the century Art Nouveau sterling and enamel match safe with a peacock feather
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe
By Schiebler
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed cigarette case and match safe in sterling silver. Very cleverly designed
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19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Match Safe and Chatelaine Belt Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in St.amford, CT
Antique Tiffany sterling silver match safe chatelaine belt clip. Circa 1870-1903.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Sterling Silver

Sterling and Crystal Match Stikers
Located in New York, NY
Various crystal and sterling silver topped match safes. Featuring a sterling silver collar and a
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Early 1900s Modern Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Match Safe
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this gorgeous sterling silver match safe. The main body of the case is done in floral and
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Match Safe
Sterling Silver Match Safe
H 1.94 in W 1.38 in D 0.25 in
Antique Sterling Pig Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Antique sterling silver figural pig match safe. Striker on bottom. Perfect condition. Made in
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

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Spanish Wrought Iron and Reeded Glass Lantern, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish wrought iron and reeded glass 3-light lantern with acanthus leaves and roses though out. Original vintage finish.
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1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron and Reeded Glass Lantern, circa 1930s
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1830s British Georgian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

Dupont 18k Yellow Gold Lighter in Original Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in New York, NY
S. T. Dupont Signature 18k yellow gold lighter with etching throughout measures 1 5/8 inches at the base and 2 1/4 inches in height. depth measures 6/16 of an inch. Made in France.
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1980s French Antique Sterling Match Safe

Duncan & Scobbie Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional set...
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1930s British Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Unusual Antique Austrian Corner Gas Fireplace
Located in Rockaway, NJ
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sterling Match Safe

19th C. French Provincial Style Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French Provincial style pine cabinet. There is one door that reveals great storage. The piece stands on four cabriole legs with rams head detail. Carving at top depicts swirl...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Pine

19th C. French Provincial Style Cabinet
19th C. French Provincial Style Cabinet
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H 94 in W 43 in D 27.5 in
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...
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20th Century French Modern Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Walnut

Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Located in Lisse, NL
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Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Agresti Privato Safe
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Steel

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H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 13.19 in
Antique Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Fern and Flowers Repousse Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Silver

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Other

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Iron

19th C. English Decanter Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

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Crystal, Metal

19th C. English Decanter Set
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Antique Sterling Match Safe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sterling match safe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique sterling match safe — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique sterling match safe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sterling match safe, designed in the Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sterling match safe over the years, but those crafted by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Joseph Gloster and Schiebler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Sterling Match Safe?

The average selling price for an antique sterling match safe at 1stDibs is $898, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $7,995 for the highest priced.