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Silver matchbox
Silver matchbox

Silver matchbox

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchbox

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with pound holder and carrying ring. Metal: Silver. Origin: English

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver matchbox holder
Silver matchbox holder

Silver matchbox holder

$980Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.12 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in

Silver matchbox holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox holder with scrolls and grooves at the base. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver snuffbox and matchbox
Silver snuffbox and matchbox

Silver snuffbox and matchbox

$875Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.78 in W 3.15 in D 0.6 in

Silver snuffbox and matchbox

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuffbox and matchbox with twisted lighter and rolling system, engraved floral

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

A 19th-century matchbox or jar
A 19th-century matchbox or jar

A 19th-century matchbox or jar

$589

H 4.34 in Dm 2.56 in

A 19th-century matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th-century matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device consisting of a wooden

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Oak

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924
Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924

$446

H 1.38 in W 4.45 in D 2.76 in

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924 A dutch silver Matchbox holder. The large matchbox

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder
1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

$125Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.13 in W 1.88 in D 2.13 in

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

By Roycroft

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1906-1910 Roycroft marked copper match box holder. Hand worked. Good condition with light signs of use. Elegant scrolled design. Provenance: Estate of Katharine Reid, former director...

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Copper

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930

$128

H 1 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Jade, Brass

Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame
Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame

Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame

$837Sale Price|52% Off

H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in

Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with guilloche pattern along the length with a twist for fire. Metal

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique sterling silver table vesta, Matchbox cover, Salmon
Antique sterling silver table vesta, Matchbox cover, Salmon

Antique sterling silver table vesta, Matchbox cover, Salmon

By Grey & Co., Chester

Located in NEWARK, GB

cigar, or even a candle to read by. It stands in four neat bun feet and holds a large matchbox. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 19th-century porcelain and silver matchbox or jar
A 19th-century porcelain and silver matchbox or jar

A 19th-century porcelain and silver matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th-century matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device consisting of a wooden

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring
Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring

Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.37 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and suspension

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar
A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar

A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Crystal, Silver

A 19th-century opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar
A 19th-century opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar

A 19th-century opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th-century Opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening
Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

$875Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.49 in W 2.49 in D 0.48 in

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox in the shape of a book with engraved plant motifs surrounding a

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda
Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda

Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda

$419Sale Price|39% Off

H 2.68 in W 2.05 in D 1.42 in

Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous and small japanese earthenware Satsuma Matchbox holder of great shape and scene. The idea

Category

19th Century Japanese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums
Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese silver export matchbox cover. By Luen Wo. With a central monogrammed heart

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué
Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué

Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paddle with cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands and matchbox application

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums
Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese silver export matchbox cover. By Hung Chong of Canton & Shanghai. With

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift
Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift

Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite antique French matchbox holder from around 1900 showcases fine craftsmanship and

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Matchbox Antique

Materials

Metal

Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque
Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque

Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine sterling silver and jadeite jade matchbox cover/holder, by Edward I. Farmer of New York. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and Dragon Carnelian Art Deco Matchbox Cover
Edward Farmer New York Sterling and Dragon Carnelian Art Deco Matchbox Cover

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and Dragon Carnelian Art Deco Matchbox Cover

By Edward Farmer

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and dragon carnelian art deco matchbox cover Signed as shown. We

Category

1920s American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hardwood Matchbox Holder with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century
Antique Hardwood Matchbox Holder with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century

Antique Hardwood Matchbox Holder with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality antique Matchbox Holder or case, all handmade from various hardwoods

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Matchbox Antique

Materials

Hardwood

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder
1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder

Located in Haarlem, NL

Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900
Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900

Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite Austrian Art-Nouveau Tabatière and Matchbox, Around 1900: Rectangular silver cigarette

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931
Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931

Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Toronto, ON

Unusual silver matchbox holder or small card case or money clip Deakin & Francis Birmingham 1931

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs
Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs

$420Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.86 in W 1.82 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with relief plant motifs and hinged lid with hanging ring. Metal

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche
Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche

$245Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.26 in W 1.26 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with relief plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram
Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram

Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram

$385Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.42 in W 1.42 in D 0.4 in

Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts
Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox and cigarette case with Art Nouveau reliefs and hinged lid. Metal

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior
Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior

Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.5 in W 9.34 in D 11.5 in

Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vanity case for lipstick, candle, matchbox, used match container, and gold

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York
Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York

Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Port Jervis, NY

patina in a dark green bronze. Matchbox holder intact and in excellent antique condition with minimal

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box and Ashtrays
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box and Ashtrays

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box and Ashtrays

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

interior. Measures: Humidor: 8.38"W x 3.5"D x 2.13"H. Matchbox Holder: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 3.63"H. Ashtrays

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut
135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut

135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut

$565

H 3.55 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in

135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut

Located in Vienna, AT

its natural raw finish. Matchbox for scale. Measurements: Height: 9cm Width: 22cm Depth: 21cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Matchbox Antique

Materials

Malachite

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling
FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 3.4 in D 0.43 in

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

maker of luxury objects, active from approximately 1888 to 1920, who produced items like matchboxes

Category

1920s French Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

sale in Vienna, Austria. The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the

Category

1890s German Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks

By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory

Located in Forney, TX

as a desk lamp to allow writing at night, pre-electricity; 1 matchbox holder and ashtray Dimensions

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880
Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880

Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

interior and matchbox. Match strike at front, cream plaque "Parlez Au Concierge." Period: Last quarter of

Category

1880s French Matchbox Antique

Materials

Rosewood

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19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes
19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes

19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Victorian stone and silver matchboxes. City of London 1888.

Category

1880s Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque
Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque

Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque

By Edward Farmer

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Sterling Silver matchbox inset with carved Jadeite plaque by Edward Farmer of New York. Both the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Biedermeier Smoking Table with Added Removable Tools 1860
Biedermeier Smoking Table with Added Removable Tools 1860

Biedermeier Smoking Table with Added Removable Tools 1860

Located in Berlin, DE

matchbox, candleholder and cigar-can. fragile and frisky look, stabile statics.

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Matchbox Antique

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table
Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 46 in D 20 in

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Located in Toronto, ON

, cigarettes holder and matchbox holder/ashtray are positioned in brass holders. Lake a magic by closing the

Category

Early 20th Century French Matchbox Antique

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Americana Folk Art Painted Wood Butler Smoking Stand with Tray
Americana Folk Art Painted Wood Butler Smoking Stand with Tray

Americana Folk Art Painted Wood Butler Smoking Stand with Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1930s Butler Smoking Stand with Original Paint holding a Wood Tray with a matchbox holder attached

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910
Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

Unavailable

H 3.35 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

long cigar, matchbox and cigarette. The casket has a rectangular shape with slightly sanded, rounded

Category

1910s European Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood, Olive

Antique Smoking Stand Table by Scroll Art with Important Provenance, circa 1929
Antique Smoking Stand Table by Scroll Art with Important Provenance, circa 1929

Antique Smoking Stand Table by Scroll Art with Important Provenance, circa 1929

Located in Redding, CA

resting in the ashtray it appears the dragon is smoking! Below the ashtray is the matchbox station and the

Category

1920s American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Iron

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder
Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

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H 2.75 in W 2 in D 1 in

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Golf matchbox holder. Antique silver golfing matchbox holder. The matchbox holder is embossed with

Category

Early 1900s English Sporting Art Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92
Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92

Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92

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H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 2.76 in

Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This captivating antique sheep's foot matchbox, dating back to the early 19th or early 20th century

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Matchbox Antique

Materials

Metal

Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner
Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner

Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner

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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This monkey matchbox holder was designed by the German artist Ignatius Taschner, circa 1905. The

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Matchbox Antique

Materials

Copper

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder
black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a lovely carved wood dwarf with matchbox holder on his back. swiss, brienz ca. 1900.

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood

Large Oversized Antique Advertising Matchbox And Contents, 1920s
Large Oversized Antique Advertising Matchbox And Contents, 1920s

Large Oversized Antique Advertising Matchbox And Contents, 1920s

Located in Bristol, GB

VINTAGE ADVERTISING FOR ‘THE REGULAR IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCH, JOSEPH FRANSES & CO LTD., LONDON’. A very large oversized maxbox and its contents, originally made as a shop advertis...

Category

1920s British Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood, Paper

Four Matchbox Holders of Silver '0.830', Early 20 Century
Four Matchbox Holders of Silver '0.830', Early 20 Century

Four Matchbox Holders of Silver '0.830', Early 20 Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four matchbox holders of silver (0.830), early 20 century. Stamped. In very good condition

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's
Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's

Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's

Located in Fairfield, CT

Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's This 14k yellow gold vesta case, dating

Category

1890s Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century
Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century

Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful Chinese export silver matchbox holder or cover, by Hone Wo, early 20th century, China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Matchbox Cover / Go-To-Bed, Chester 1902
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Matchbox Cover / Go-To-Bed, Chester 1902

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Matchbox Cover / Go-To-Bed, Chester 1902

By Adie & Lovekin

Located in Bath, GB

A charming little matchbox cover mounted with a miniature chamberstick to act as a Go-To-Bed, using

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Equestrian Themed Bronze Matchbox with Hinged Top, Early 20th Century
French Equestrian Themed Bronze Matchbox with Hinged Top, Early 20th Century

French Equestrian Themed Bronze Matchbox with Hinged Top, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

the hinged top mounted with a riding crop, a spur, and a stirrup iron, the box having a match-strike at the front

Category

Late 19th Century French Edwardian Matchbox Antique

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Matchbox Antique

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 BENSENVILLE, IL

stands, never have I seen one as stylish and detailed as this one with its matchbox holder, ashtray, and

Category

Early 20th Century German Matchbox Antique

Materials

Steel

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

belonged to former US Ambassador to Romania, Franklin Mott Gunther. From 1925. The matchbox has a coat of

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

18k Gold

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

brass matchbox holder on the back with a putt to the top and strikes being revealed on both sides, to

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

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

also includes a very nice additional gimmick: A match holder, means you can put on your matchbox and it

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Majolica

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

English treen hand carved Folk Art matchbox, In the form of a small house. A simple yet magically

Category

1880s British Folk Art Matchbox Antique

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

cigar holder with matchbox, and a tea box. The tray is wide and round, made of brass with blue paint

Category

Early 1900s Moroccan Bessarabian Matchbox Antique

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

, while the upper section tapers gracefully to accommodate a candle. A convenient matchbox holder is

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Matchbox Antique

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

holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match

Category

1820s English Regency Matchbox Antique

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

examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single

Category

Early 1900s English Matchbox Antique

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

Category

1810s English Matchbox Antique

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Matchbox Antique

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

compartment, serving as matchbox. It could be also very convenient for keeping all sorts of small things in it

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen Match Box
Shagreen Match Box

Shagreen Match Box

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H 1.38 in W 3 in D 2.25 in

Shagreen Match Box

Located in New York, NY

covered match cartridge; a chic little stingray matchbox. England, early 20th century. Dimension: 3" L x

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Early 20th Century English Matchbox Antique

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

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

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1880s American Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover

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H 1.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

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

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Early 20th Century German Matchbox Antique

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

matchbox, all on a tray. The set is decorated in Chinese lacquer, on the mailbox is represented a scene of

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Matchbox Antique

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

letters XMAS 1926/MARY AND DONALD DESKEY.(see photo) Similar graphics were used on matchboxes circa 1926

Category

1920s American Matchbox Antique

Materials

Paper

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

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

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

hinged cover that supports a smaller hinged matchbox. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London

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1920s British Other Matchbox Antique

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

attached to the side. The base also has an attached matchbox holder. The chamberstick is applied with

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1910s German Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

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

were named for her, and her image appeared on pillows, tablecloths, ashtrays, matchboxes, fans and even

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Early 20th Century English Matchbox Antique

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

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1820s English Regency Matchbox Antique

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

effective solution. Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed

Category

1910s English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

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

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century English Matchbox Antique

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

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Early 20th Century English Matchbox Antique

Enamel Wall Applique

Enamel Wall Applique

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H 15.375 in W 9.625 in D 4.25 in

Enamel Wall Applique

Located in Long Island City, NY

A decorated enamel wall applique containing a mirror, candle holder, matchbox holder and shelf

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Early 20th Century German Matchbox Antique

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

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Matchbox Antique

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

being an ashtray,one hand holding a candlestick,the other holding a matchbox support.This item was

Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Matchbox Antique

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

, three ashtrays two of which have matchbox holders and two cigarillo clippers. Each piece has the

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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Matchbox Antique

English Early 20th Century Silver Cigar Smoker's Stand by Charles E. Nixon, 1901
English Early 20th Century Silver Cigar Smoker's Stand by Charles E. Nixon, 1901

English Early 20th Century Silver Cigar Smoker's Stand by Charles E. Nixon, 1901

By Charles E. Nixon

Located in London, GB

the ashtray which has fluted edges. Attached to this is a matchbox holder - everything the cigar

Category

Early 20th Century English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

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

opens to reveal a pressed metal ashtray and matchbox holder above two cedar wood lined compartments for

Category

19th Century British Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Sewing Box
Tunbridge Sewing Box

Tunbridge Sewing Box

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H 4.25 in W 9 in D 6 in

Tunbridge Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

larger storage space. Also included is a small matchbox with buttons and beads inside, and a needle

Category

19th Century British Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood, Velvet

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

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder

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H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

on for so long. ABOUT ITEM Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder. Vito has mentioned the

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Early 19th Century Matchbox Antique

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

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver Plate

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Matchbox Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic matchbox antique available at 1stDibs. A matchbox antique — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer matchbox antique, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A matchbox antique, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one matchbox antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adie & Lovekin, Andrew Barrett & Son and Edward Farmer produced versions that are worth a look.

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