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Match safes were designed to be carried in the pocket. Early matches were made with phosphorus and could ignite unexpectedly. The matches were safely stored in the tightly closed container. Match safes were made in sterling silver, plated silver, or other metals. The English call these "vesta boxes." Match safes were often given by stores as advertising premiums. 

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 Match SafesAlligatorNickel Plated Cast Iron1995
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 Match SafesAmerican Brew Co.Salt Glaze, Blue Accents, Rochester, N.y., 3 In.2002
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 Match SafesAnheuser-buschBrass1995
 Match SafesAnheuser-buschEagle With Wings In A, Pat. Aug.14, '831995
 Match SafesAnheuser-buschEagle, Silver Plate, 2-sided, 3 X 1 1/2 In.2006
 Match SafesAnheuser-buschMetal, Embossed1999
 Match SafesAnheuser-BuschSilver, Purse Top, c.19002008
 Match SafesAnimal SceneMetal, 1900s2001
 Match SafesArbor SceneMan In Top Hat & Woman In Bonnet Sitting On Fence, 1892, 3 In.2002
 Match SafesArm & HammerCompliments Of Church & Co., Gutta-percha, 3 X 1 1/4 In.2007
 Match SafesArm & Hammer SodaChurch & Co., Gutta-Percha, 3 x 1 1/4 In.2008
 Match SafesArt Nouveau Monogram, Sterling Silver, 2 1/2 In.2010
 Match SafesArt NouveauNude Woman, Sterling Silver1995
 

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