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Antique Sterling Match Safe

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Located in San Diego, CA

The hinged lid opens cleanly and the underside retains the original match striker. Interior rim marked “STERLING” with additional maker’s marks.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage sterling silver match safe, Art Deco
Vintage sterling silver match safe, Art Deco

Vintage sterling silver match safe, Art Deco

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely old sterling silver match book cover. A good solid piece, made from sterling silver it is designed to slip over your match box to protect from the elements and also add a t...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional antique Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case or match safe featuring an ornate repoussé design with flowing organic scrollwork surrounding a central blank cartouche and...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta

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 design on both sides, circa 1900s. The match holder measures 1.75" x 1" and is in v...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe
Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe

Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Victorian Sterling Etched Match safe from the late 1900's UK.

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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Match Safe

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe Collection
19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe Collection

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 and foliate designs and some monogrammed.

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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Art Nouveau Design, France, 1900s
Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Art Nouveau Design, France, 1900s

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Art Nouveau Design, France, 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This antique sterling silver match safe, also known as a vesta case, is a finely crafted example of Art Nouveau design dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300
Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300

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.

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver
1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver

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 Blackinton features a bold raised depiction of a whimsical chauffeur gripping a steerin...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler
Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler

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 by William Hair Haseler of Birmingham, England in 1898. With engraved leaf decorati...

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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of a Devil’s Head
An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of a Devil’s Head

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.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910
English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910

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 around the turn of the 20th century.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

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Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe
Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe

Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe

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W 1.33 in L 2 in

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.

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1890s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Safe Pendant Necklace
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Safe Pendant Necklace

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 God and Goddess, griffins, shells and sea serpents.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe
1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe

1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe

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H 0.38 in W 1.75 in D 2.75 in

1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe

By Unger Brothers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Love's Dream 1904 pattern sterling silver match safe. Art Nouveau. Period inscription en verso "John J.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926
Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926

Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926

Located in London, GB

A fine glass match safe with sterling silver collar hallmarked, London, 1926.

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1920s British Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Piano Cigarette Box and Match Safe Fabulous Hollowware
English Sterling Silver Piano Cigarette Box and Match Safe Fabulous Hollowware

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 piano with three compartments.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil

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H 3.3 in W 1.5 in D 3.3 in

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 from the late 19th / early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver
Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in 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 hinged lid. Top lifts up to store matches; striker on the side of claw. Circa: 1890...

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889
Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889

Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889

By Thornhill

Located in London, GB

A gift to the renowned 19th century violinist and musicologist Johannes Wolff, a rare sterling silver vesta case or match safe in the form of a violin case.

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19th Century British Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe 'Vesta'

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900
Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900

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.

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta
Antique American Arts & Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta

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; hand chased floral motif to obverse and deeply hand engraved monogram to reverse.

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Match Safe
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Match Safe

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.

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling  Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern
Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling  Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling Match Safe Raindrop-Shagreen Pattern

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Match Safe with Raindrop–Shagreen Surface, circa 1884 Description: A refined and sculptural example of American Aesthetic silver des...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta

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 sides, circa 1900s.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s

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 Shiebler & Co., New York, New York, circa 1890s.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian novelty silver matchbook cover, chamberstick, match safe
Antique Victorian novelty silver matchbook cover, chamberstick, match safe

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 large sized matchbook cover, the box of matches sliding into the recess at the fron...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charming Victorian Matchsafe, Holly and Mistletoe, Whiting and Co.
Charming Victorian Matchsafe, Holly and Mistletoe, Whiting and Co.

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.

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1880s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting Match Safe
Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting 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.

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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s

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 of risque bar items used at the turn of the century; depicting as the central theme ...

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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s

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 risque bar items used at the turn of the century, with a nude floating on a cloud as t...

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1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Elephant Match Safe or Vesta
Antique Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Elephant Match Safe or Vesta

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 edge.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905

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, featuring an Indian chief with elaborate full regalia headdress decoration.

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909
Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case No Monogram, circa 1909

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 diagonal blank space for monogram, side ring on narrow side, striker on bottom.

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Early 1900s English Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hunting Dog Setter Golden Retriever Lab Bird Antique Silver Match Box Safe
Hunting Dog Setter Golden Retriever Lab Bird Antique Silver Match Box 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 and rare image of a hunting dog in the marsh with Cattails and grasses.

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antiques dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly Hills West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box match holder is highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic sterling silver...

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19th Century European Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Dealer
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Dealer

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Dealer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antiques dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly Hills West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box match holder is highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic sterling silver...

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19th Century European Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift smoker

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antiques Dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly Hills West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box match holder is highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic sterling silver...

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19th Century European Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Match Holder Object Decorative Antique Gift Smokers

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antiques dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly Hills West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. Match box match holder is highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic sterling silver...

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19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Garnet Sterling Silver Match Safe
Antique Garnet Sterling Silver Match Safe

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 1/2."

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1890s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Unger Brothers Sterling Indian Chief Match Safe
Unger Brothers Sterling Indian Chief Match Safe

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 full feather regalia.

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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling and Enamel Match Safe
Art Nouveau Sterling and Enamel Match Safe

Art Nouveau Sterling and Enamel Match Safe

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H 2 in W 1.75 in D 0.38 in

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 design on the front and gilt interior.

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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe
Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe

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 with the backpack straps and the rolled blanket detailing.

Category

19th Century American Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Match Safe and Chatelaine Belt Clip
Tiffany & Co. Match Safe and Chatelaine Belt Clip

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling and Crystal Match Stikers
Sterling and Crystal Match Stikers

Sterling and Crystal Match Stikers

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H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in

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 ribbed crystal body, these were used to hold matches which could be struck on the ...

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Early 1900s Modern Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Match Safe
Sterling Silver Match Safe

Sterling Silver Match Safe

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H 1.94 in W 1.38 in D 0.25 in

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 foliate engraving and the front side has a shield shape but is empty.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Pig Match Safe
Antique Sterling Pig Match Safe

Antique Sterling Pig Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

Antique sterling silver figural pig match safe. Striker on bottom.

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Sterling Match Safe

Materials

Silver

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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.