Match Safes Antique

This beautifully executed antique match safe was originally used to safely carry wooden stick matches.

This is an advertising piece for Yondorf Brothers clothiers and furnishers.

Ithaca Sign Works produced cloth, tin and wooden signs; novelties like yard sticks, match safes, knife sharpeners, fly swatters, and spare tire covers.

FYI: Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company Fate Sold to the Charles Parker Company Founded 1852 Defunct 1940 Headquarters Meriden, Connecticut, United States The Bradley & Hubbard...

Throughout the 1850s and 1860s they added other lines of household goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859, with the discovery of oil in Titusville, Penn...

Throughout the 1850s and 1860s they added other lines of household goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859, with the discovery of oil in Titusville, Penn...

Throughout the 1850s and 1860s they added other lines of household goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859, with the discovery of oil in Titusville, Penn...

18K yellow gold match safe set on the front with a single sapphire.

Circa 1915 Tiffany & Company 14K yellow Gold match safe in original Presentation Case. Pristine, Mint condition, has a loop at the top for wearing on a chain and a Ruby Cabochon push.

A pair of English pewter inlaid papier mache shoe form match safes, circa 1870.

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

German Jugendstil period pair of three-armed candelabra with match-safe, created in Germany around 1900. The set is made of bronze, copper, brass and enamel and has a desirable age-a...

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

Victorian match safes were used to carry matches before the invention of the safety match in order to keep men's pants from catching on fire.

An Exquisite 19th century German match safe made of Ivory and what we believe is tortoise shell.

Late 19th century sterling silver skull and serpent match safe (Vesta). Unknown manufacturer. This rare match safe is marked sterling with a pinched striker on the bottom.

Exquisite Shiebler sterling silver match safe / vesta case in gold vermeil in beautiful leaf design from the late 19th / early 20th century.

This most unusual match safe features this poor fellow peeking out of a basket that will hold your matches.

Superb Rare Antique Figural Vesta Case Match Safe in the form of a Tooth with a Pig/Hog on top of hinged lid.

Antique sterling silver vest case/match safe by Frank Whiting. This match safe/vesta case is a rare piece from the year 1892 even though the World's Columbian Exposition (or Chicago...

Crafted in France circa 1890, the match safe sculpture features a bulldog wearing a hat with match and cigarette compartments on both side.

Fascinating English sterling silver cigarette box with match safe. The combo is in the form of a piano with three compartments.

In the form of a temple with lid for storing matches.

A novelty English silver cigar box with fold down side to reveal a cigar cutter & match safe by maker Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh 1899.

Sterling silver vesta case, pocket match safes, made in England, 1864. Engraved on the cover with Hebrew blessing for Shabbat candles: "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the uni...

Fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta match safe, William Kerr circa 1900. Repousse relief depicting as the central theme on one side, an attractive nude female being adored...

Sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg Co.

This highly whimsical wall mount devil/match holder and gas lighter is a rare item indeed. There is a pocket behind the devil to hold matches and the side of the devil is the match s...

Wonderfully detailed presentation of a miniature Victorian billiard table, with cue stick, balls and green cloth. For those unaware of this game, this came years before pocket billia...

The matchbox holder is embossed with a golfing scene of a male golfer in his back swing. The match safe is hallmarked Birmingham, 1903. The sides are hollowed out so that you can str...

This elegant vintage match safe is expertly crafted from solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing timeless sophistication and fine craftsmanship.

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. The case has terrific det...

Vesta boxes Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them dry. They take their name from the Roman goddess of fire and the hearth, although in the Unite...

In America the more original term “match safes” was used. Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.

Exceptional and very beautiful vesta striker case from the late 19rh century, created in Moscow during the Imperial Russia period, back in the 1871. This is a match safe holder vesta...

Charming Figural Pig Match Safe in brass from the late 19th Century, the pig's head opens to hold matches and there is a striking area under the belly to light the matches.

Match safes kept matches safe from lighting until removed and struck on the bottom.

Sterling silver sporting match safe with etching. Two hunters with a pointer on point.

Antique match safe having bookmatched panels of red Scottish banded agate.

Listed is a quality presidential match safe which crosses over between match safes and American political patriotic items.

Listed is a quality match safe with the theme "Love's Repose", which translates to "the tranquillity of being in love".

Illustrated: Shapiro, Neil and George Sparacio, Gorham Match Safes. Riverdale, New Jersey, International Match Safe Association, 2009, pg. 73.

Match safes were popular from 1870 through 1920 and were used to keep wooden friction matches dry and contained so that they would not rub together and combust prematurely in one's p...

American sterling silver repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over fish design on both sides, circa 1900s.

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.

This match safe is in excellent all original excellent condition with no restoration of any kind.

A very nice American silver plated match safe / vesta by Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1900.

Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady with flowing hair repousse match safe. The other side has beautiful, art nouveau style flowers.

Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with hinged silver chased crown fitted with turquoise, and various semi precious stones and ...

Antique cast iron match safe with Celtic knot inspired wall plate and sun with a face on the front.  

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.

A very rare antique sterling silver repoussé match safe / vesta with shell decoration by George Shiebler & Co., New York, New York, circa 1890s.

Crafted in France circa 1890, the match safe sculpture features a bulldog wearing a hat with match and cigarette compartments on both side.

This gorgeous silver cigarette case features a hand chased/engraved dragon and an area for a monogram. The inside is gilt with gold. Measurements: 3 1/8 by 6 3/4 inches Weight: 196....

Presenting an incredible leopard print chiffon and copper lace Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, a version of this super...

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...

This antique Chinese water pipe, from the late 19th century and originating from Canton, China. This water pipe designed for smoking tobacco, often mistaken for an opium pipe due to ...

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage 1976 rare Moroccan inspired hooded cape. Similar models displayed at the exhibitions : - " YVES SAINT LAURENT ET LE MAROC" - VILLA DES ARTS DE...

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.

Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in the Austro Hungarian style. Int...

White bird's-eye maple and erable. Hand-painted golf chessmen.

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

Alexander McQueen museum-grade evening dress featuring a high ruffled collar and elaborate bugle bead embroidery on the front and back. The dress is constructed from layers of olive ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 10" x 11'6" - 270 x 350 )