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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 Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver

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 Ashtrays

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

Vintage sterling silver match safe, Art Deco, match holder

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely old sterling silver match safe. A good solid piece, made from sterling silver it is designed to slip over your matches into, to protect them from the elements and also add ...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Evans Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #24561
Evans Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #24561

Evans Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #24561

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Evans Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram Monogram appears to be HSZ This match case features a hammered finish and a cartouche with monogram on one side, and a bla...

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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 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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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Barware

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Boxes and Cases

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.

Category

Antique 1890s American More Jewelry

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sterling Silver

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

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...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

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).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by Gorham #1170.

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

Gorham Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by Gorham #1170.

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

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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Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Match Safe Gadget Cane on Ebony Walking Stick by David Bowles
Sterling Silver Match Safe Gadget Cane on Ebony Walking Stick by David Bowles

Sterling Silver Match Safe Gadget Cane on Ebony Walking Stick by David Bowles

Located in Shippensburg, PA

STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFE GADGET CANE David A. Bowles, London Circa late 20th century 35 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W (handle) An unusual and functional gadget cane in the form of a finely m...

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20th Century British Decorative Art

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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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch
An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch

An Amusing 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of Mr. Punch

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An amusing sterling silver novelty vesta case / match safe in the form of Mr.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Match Safe with Repoussed Flowers Hollowware
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Match Safe with Repoussed Flowers Hollowware

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Match Safe with Repoussed Flowers Hollowware

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver match safe with repoussed flowers and scrollwork with lattice.

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

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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Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pocket Vesta Match Safe Case
Sterling Silver Pocket Vesta Match Safe Case

Sterling Silver Pocket Vesta Match Safe Case

Located in Montreal, QC

Superb Rare Antique Figural Vesta Case Match Safe in the form of a Tooth with a Hog on top of hinged lid. Top lifts up to store matches; striker on the side of claw. Approx. Length: ...

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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Antique Early 1900s American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram
Sterling Silver Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram

Sterling Silver Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram.

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique in Deitsch Sterling Silver Match Safe / Vesta Case
Antique in Deitsch Sterling Silver Match Safe / Vesta Case

Antique in Deitsch Sterling Silver Match Safe / Vesta Case

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver match safe/vesta case by IN Deitsch No monogram This beautiful piece by IN Deitsch of NY, NY (from 1904-1920) features an etched scroll design on one side with a bl...

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20th Century Boxes and Cases

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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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

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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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Barware

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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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Thomas Bishton Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram
English Sterling Silver Thomas Bishton Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram

English Sterling Silver Thomas Bishton Match Safe or Vesta Case with Monogram

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique English sterling silver match safe/vesta case by Thomas Bishton, with monogram, circa 1904.

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20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau L & Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case Match Safe
Antique Art Nouveau L & Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case Match Safe

Antique Art Nouveau L & Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Vesta Case Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

This antique Art Nouveau Vesta Case is a striking example of sterling silver craftsmanship from the mid-20th century. It is made by the renowned British silversmith L & Co. and featu...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

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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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes and Cases

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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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

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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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

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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Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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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Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Royal Doulton Devil/ Mephistopheles Sterling Mounted Matchsafe, 1926
Rare Royal Doulton Devil/ Mephistopheles Sterling Mounted Matchsafe, 1926

Rare Royal Doulton Devil/ Mephistopheles Sterling Mounted Matchsafe, 1926

By Royal Doulton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Royal Doulton devil/ Mephistopheles sterling mounted match safe, 1926, The front decorated with slip decorated portrait of the Prince of Darkness holding a match, the back with ...

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20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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 Tobacco Accessories

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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Antique 1890s American Boxes and Cases

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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Antique Early 1900s American Boxes and Cases

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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.

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Antique 19th Century American Tobacco Accessories

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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Antique Late 19th Century American More Jewelry

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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Antique Early 1900s Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Crystal, 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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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Match Safe
Sterling Silver Match Safe

Sterling Silver Match Safe

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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 Sterling Silver

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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Antique Early 1900s Austrian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

By William Hair Haseler

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Period, sterling silver cigarette case, engine turned in design and having a gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1933, William Hair Hasseler, Ltd.- mak...

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French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Snuff Box, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Snuff Box, circa 1900

$2,458Sale Price|20% Off

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French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Snuff Box, circa 1900

Located in Lisbon, PT

Elegant antique French snuff box crafted in sterling silver and dating to the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. The piece features the refined organic aesthetic associated with French...

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Fine Sterling Silver Card Holder with Rococo Style Decoration

Fine Sterling Silver Card Holder with Rococo Style Decoration

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This elegant antique card case is a masterclass in Victorian-era aesthetic design. Crafted from fine sterling silver with a substantial weight of 2.642 troy ounces, the piece feature...

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Sterling Silver

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Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case - Victorian - 1899

Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case - Victorian - 1899

By Matthew John Jessop

Located in Bath, GB

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Sterling Silver

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Art Deco Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Table Box Having a Hinged LId

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Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Period, sterling silver table box having a hinged lid and engine-turned design, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1936, E.J. Trewitt - maker. Lovely stepped-up border su...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Handsome Antique Sterling Silver Double Sided Cigar Box - London 1915

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Located in London, London

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

Antique English Snuff & Pill Box All original with very minor dents or scratches, weighting 31.9 grams Vintage English Snuff or Pill Box, in excellent condition considering 100 y...

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Antique Austrian Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case

$600

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Antique Austrian Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case

By Thomas Hayes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination sovereign or vesta case, an addition to our diverse box and case collection. This excepti...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Silver

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Sterling Match Safe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sterling match safe for your home. A sterling match safe — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 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. A sterling match safe made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one sterling match safe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gorham Manufacturing Company, Joseph Gloster and Schiebler produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sterling Match Safe?

Prices for a sterling match safe start at $125 and top out at $7,995 with the average selling for $800.

Questions About Sterling Match Safe

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A match safe is a small portable box that is designed to hold matches and keep them dry. In the early 19th century, these boxes were very popular since matches were known to ignite unexpectedly when carried without a protective cover.