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Antique Matchbox

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

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 stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the modern match.

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19th Century Dutch Antique Matchbox

Materials

Oak

Silver - Two English silver matchboxes - 19th century
Silver - Two English silver matchboxes - 19th century

Silver - Two English silver matchboxes - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Silver - Two English silver matchboxes - 19th century. English; with silversmith's marks P&S dated 1897 and silversmith's mark J.Gloster Ltd 1913.

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19th Century British Antique Matchbox

Materials

Gold

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

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...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Copper

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

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924

Located in Delft, NL

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

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Matchbox

Materials

Silver

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

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 carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Matchbox

Materials

Jade, Brass

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

It stands in four neat bun feet and holds a large matchbox. The top has an inset hand painted image of a salmon by a fishing rod making this piece even more interesting.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Matchbox Holder
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Matchbox Holder

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Matchbox Holder

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze matchbox holder By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.5"W x 1.5"D x 0.75"H.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

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 stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the modern match.

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19th Century Dutch Antique Matchbox

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Pewter Matchbox by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Matchbox by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Matchbox by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau pewter matchbox made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter matchbox with floral knop and original inner cardboard box (matches not included) * Designer: Just Andersen ...

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox

Materials

Pewter

Extra Large Antique Regular Safety Match Advertising Matchbox, circa 1920
Extra Large Antique Regular Safety Match Advertising Matchbox, circa 1920

Extra Large Antique Regular Safety Match Advertising Matchbox, circa 1920

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare oversized advertising matchbox dating to the 1920s, produced as a promotional display for The Regular Safety Match by Joseph Franses & Co Ltd.

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Early 20th Century Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wood

Portable Art Deco candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1920s
Portable Art Deco candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1920s

Portable Art Deco candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Portable Art Deco candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1920s Brass polisheed and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass

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 consisting of a wooden stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the ...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Matchbox

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 consisting of a wooden stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the ...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Matchbox

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous and small japanese earthenware Satsuma Matchbox holder of great shape and scene. The idea is to put the matchbox in it and then inside bit pushes open the matchbox and you ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Matchbox

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 (engraved with a monogram HL) surrounded by repousse chrysanthemums.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Matchbox

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 thoughtful design, making it both practical and decorative.

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Matchbox

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.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Jade, 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 and having well detailed shell inlay, dating to the 19th Century, Circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Matchbox

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

Located in Haarlem, NL

Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and four brass cigar holders. Black Forest wood carved art originates from a small mounta...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Matchbox

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

Opens with a pressure closure on the side, eyelets on the inside with attached original retaining straps, remnants of interior gilding. Matching matchbox with identical image motif, ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox

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.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Hugo Berger for Liberty of London Arts and Crafts Chromed Floor Standing Ashtray
Hugo Berger for Liberty of London Arts and Crafts Chromed Floor Standing Ashtray

Hugo Berger for Liberty of London Arts and Crafts Chromed Floor Standing Ashtray

By Liberty & Co., Hugo Berger

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Hugo Berger for Liberty of London Chrome Floor Standing Ashtray, With Candle Sconce With Matchbox Holder In 1895 Hugo Berger (Goberg) started in Schmalkalden Germany his first metal...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Chrome

Arts & Crafts Standing Ashtray by Hugo Berger as Goberg, Germany, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Standing Ashtray by Hugo Berger as Goberg, Germany, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Standing Ashtray by Hugo Berger as Goberg, Germany, 1900s

By Goberg, Hugo Berger

Located in Brussel, BE

Designed by Hugo Berger as Goberg in the early 1900s, this multifunctional piece combines an ashtray, a candle holder, and a matchbox holder into a beautifully balanced architectural...

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920s Shenango China Hotel Brazos Match Holder & Striker
1920s Shenango China Hotel Brazos Match Holder & Striker

1920s Shenango China Hotel Brazos Match Holder & Striker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The match holder has openings for accessing the rough strikers found on the sides of matchboxes, with an opening on the top side. 5.5 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches H Makers Marks ...

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1920s American International Style Antique Matchbox

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

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

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: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 0.63"H.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

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

Located in Vienna, AT

The bottom of the stone was kept its natural raw finish. Matchbox for scale. Measurements: Height: 9cm Width: 22cm Depth: 21cm.

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Early 20th Century Antique Matchbox

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

Located in Miami, FL

The Atelier Frontin The silversmith atelier was founded by Adolphe Frontin a Parisian silversmith and maker of luxury objects, active from approximately 1888 to 1920, who produced i...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Impressed: 3388 A The lot comprising five pieces: 1 encrier (inkwell desk tray / inkstand); 1 ink blotter; Pair of (2) dainty candle holders, which at that time served the dual purp...

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Matchbox

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

Lever opens against lid and front door to reveal open interior and matchbox. Match strike at front, cream plaque "Parlez Au Concierge."

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1880s French Antique Matchbox

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.

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1880s Antique Matchbox

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.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox

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

biedermeier table, colorful exotic and witty, contains a cigar cutter, ashtray, holder for matchbox, candleholder and cigar-can. fragile and frisky look, stabile statics.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Matchbox

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

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

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H 30 in W 46 in D 20 in

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Located in Toronto, ON

Exquisite piece of furniture.Crystal bottles, crystal shot glasses, crystal cigars holder, cigarettes holder and matchbox holder/ashtray are positioned in brass holders.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Matchbox

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--vivid colors, Nicely painted Face--Great Aura.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wood

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

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

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H 3.35 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

On the lid of the box there is a hand painted decoration referring to its purpose - cigarettes and smoking equipment: lighter, branded cigar with band, short and long cigar, matchbox...

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1910s European Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wood, Olive

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.

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Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Matchbox

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

The underside of the matchbox bears the inscription "Deponirt," indicating its origin and possible patent status.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Matchbox

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

The brass monkey, sitting on a triangular plate, holds the matchbox. This rare matchbox holder is still in very good condition.

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Matchbox

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.

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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Matchbox

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...

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1920s British Antique Matchbox

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.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Matchbox

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 back to 1890, features intricate Art Nouveau design elements that highlight the craf...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox

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.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Matchbox

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 a match or tiny taper.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Matchbox

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

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Late 19th Century French Edwardian Antique Matchbox

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, raw, industrial looking lamp, with the most amazing decorative leaf detail to the ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Matchbox

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 Highwood, IL

Although, I have seen many smoke stands, never have I seen one as stylish and detailed as this one with its matchbox holder, ashtray, and rest. ** The length and depth below are f...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox

Materials

Steel

1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W
1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W

1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It has an Art Deco style holder and a matchbox holder on the left side. This a wonderful addition to a collector of vintage tobacciana or a lover of art deco pieces.

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1920s Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Possibly once belonged to former US Ambassador to Romania, Franklin Mott Gunther. From 1925. The matchbox has a coat of arms and the phrasing: Umbra Non Soli Cedit, roughly translate...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

18k Gold

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

It also includes a very nice additional gimmick: A match holder, means you can put on your matchbox and it stays open for easy removal. A rare piece of Majolica out of the famous wor...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox

Materials

Majolica

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

The monkey holds a brass matchbox holder on the back with a putt to the top and strikes being revealed on both sides, to the front the monkey holds a brass dish for the spent matches.

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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Matchbox

Materials

Brass

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

Unusual 19th century English treen Folk Art match box A unique example of a late 19th century English treen hand carved Folk Art matchbox, In the form of a small house. A simple yet...

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1880s British Folk Art Antique Matchbox

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

The set consists of a gold and blue round tray, four coasters or ashtrays, with its object to carry them, a lighter, a cigar holder with matchbox, and a tea box. The tray is wide an...

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Early 1900s Moroccan Bessarabian Antique Matchbox

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

The base is adorned with a stylized floral motif, while the upper section tapers gracefully to accommodate a candle. A convenient matchbox holder is incorporated into the base, addin...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Matchbox

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

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1820s English Regency Antique Matchbox

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

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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Early 1900s English Antique Matchbox

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 a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1810s English Antique Matchbox

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 Crane" metal toys.

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Matchbox

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

in Vienna, Austria, this unique objet d'art is actually a very functional item - a desk paperweight with a secret compartment, serving as matchbox. It could be also very convenient f...

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Matchbox

Materials

Bronze

Portable jugendstil copper candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1909
Portable jugendstil copper candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1909

Portable jugendstil copper candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1909

Located in Wien, Au

Portable jugendstil copper candle holder with Matchbox holder around 1909 Original condition

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Matchbox

Materials

Copper

Apollo Studios Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Ashtray With Matchbox Holder
Apollo Studios Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Ashtray With Matchbox Holder

Apollo Studios Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Ashtray With Matchbox Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass ashtray with matchbox holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1900 American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case Made for Tiffany
Circa 1900 American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case Made for Tiffany

Circa 1900 American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case Made for Tiffany

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver matchbox case, circa 1900, made for Tiffany by Battin & Co. #226 in Baroque, embossed design with rampant lion supporters for a cartouche - never engraved.

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Early 1900s American Baroque Antique Matchbox

Materials

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 believe the original stone to be Carnelian, but are not gemologists.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Bone trimmed celadon galuchat match box with three strike voids and paper covered match cartridge; a chic little stingray matchbox. England, early 20th century. Dimension: 3" L x 2...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox

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 and handle. A strong styling statement from the period of train cars and Industrial...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox

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 organic elegance of the era’s design aesthetic.

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1880s American Antique Matchbox

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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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 with a rich patina and measures 4.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox

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

Nice Napoleon III period desk set, consisting of a mailbox, a box for pens and pencils and a matchbox, all on a tray. The set is decorated in Chinese lacquer, on the mailbox is repre...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Matchbox

Materials

Lacquer

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Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926

Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926

By Donald Deskey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

(see photo) Similar graphics were used on matchboxes circa 1926-1927.,pictured in Donald Deskey Book by David Hanks and Jennifer Tohr.

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1920s American Antique Matchbox

Materials

Paper

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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 holders By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on pat...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

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

The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the backside, the small brass bowl can hold your paperclips or is a nice catchall.

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wood

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

The bottom compartment, designed for cigars, has a partially raised hinged cover that supports a smaller hinged matchbox. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1920 ...

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1920s British Other Antique Matchbox

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

The base also has an attached matchbox holder. The chamberstick is applied with simple yet effective decoration and has all the characteristics of a hand crafted piece.

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1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

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

She was celebrated in story and song; clothes were named for her, and her image appeared on pillows, tablecloths, ashtrays, matchboxes, fans and even satirized as the perfect wallpap...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox

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 a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1820s English Regency Antique Matchbox

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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

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1910s English Antique Matchbox

Materials

Porcelain

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

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

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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 Antique Matchbox

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 out silhouette of a pig going to Cork and engraved with the legend "Scratch Me&q...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox

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Enamel Wall Applique

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Enamel Wall Applique

Located in Long Island City, NY

A decorated enamel wall applique containing a mirror, candle holder, matchbox holder and shelf. Design attributed to the School of Peter Behrens.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox

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, storage jar, letter tray and letter opener.

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Matchbox

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

A hammered wrought iron,pressed steel & brass tobacco necessary representing a servant.The head being an ashtray,one hand holding a candlestick,the other holding a matchbox support.T...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox

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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 and a cigarette case, each detailed with rose-cut diamonds and the insignia of the r...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Matchbox

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Comprising of two cigarette/cigar boxes with gilded interior, three ashtrays two of which have matchbox holders and two cigarillo clippers. Each piece has the engraved monogram &qu...

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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

With removable brass carriage lamps, spoke wheels and other brass fitments, the top opens to reveal a pressed metal ashtray and matchbox holder above two cedar wood lined compartment...

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19th Century British Antique Matchbox

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Brass

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H 4.25 in W 9 in D 6 in

Tunbridge Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Also included is a small matchbox with buttons and beads inside, and a needle packet by JAs Smith & Son.

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19th Century British Antique Matchbox

Materials

Wood, Velvet

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Antique Matchbox For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique matchbox for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique matchbox was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique matchbox — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique matchbox made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique matchbox over the years, but those crafted by Adie & Lovekin, Andrew Barrett & Son and Edward Farmer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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An antique matchbox can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $585, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $5,600.