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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. |
| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Match Safes | Dragon | Compass, Brass, Bottom Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Flask | Brass, Bottom Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Fox Head | Brass, Glass Eyes, Striker Under Neck | 2003 | | Match Safes | Golf Motif | Aluminum, Bottom Striker, Scovill Mfg. Co. | 2003 | | Match Safes | Hunting Motif | Brass, Applied Copper, End Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Indian Scout | Profile, Sterling Silver, Gold Wash Interior | 2003 | | Match Safes | Indian Scout | Profile, Sterling Silver, Scalloped Edges, Monogram | 2003 | | Match Safes | Jackknife | 3 Simulated Blades, Nickel Plated Brass | 2003 | | Match Safes | Laxy Wheel | Celluloid Wrapped, Nickel Plated Brass Ends | 2003 | | Match Safes | Lithograph On Top | Bottom, Edges, Tin, France | 2003 | | Match Safes | Los Angeles Brewing Co. | Nickel Plated Brass, Bottom Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Moon | Vesta Socket In Mouth, Glass Eyes, Brass | 2003 | | Match Safes | Mouse | Brass, Glass Eyes, Leather Ears, Tail, Stamped Deponirt | 2003 | | Match Safes | Pants | I.b. Goltzbach Clothier, Pewter, 1886 | 2003 | | Match Safes | Pig With Moneybag | Little Wadhurst Farm, Nickel Plated Brass | 2003 | | Match Safes | Rams Head | Enameled, Hinged Cover, Top Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Rooster Head | Brass, Glass Eyes, Squeeze Beak To Open Lid | 2003 | | Match Safes | Scottish Thistle | Nickel Plated Brass, Bottom Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Shoe | Aluminum, I. Warren & Son, Heel Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Shoe | Cigar Cutter, Brass | 2003 | | Match Safes | Stein | Brass, Bottom Striker | 2003 | | Match Safes | Sterling Silver | Concave Back, Unger | 2003 | | Match Safes | Sterling Silver | Laughing Buddha, Repousse, Gorham No. 390 | 2003 | | Match Safes | Sterling Silver | Sawtooth Striker, England, 1913, 5/8 In. | 2003 | | Match Safes | Sterling Silver & Cloisonne Enamel | 4 Flowers, White Beading, C.1900, 1 1/4 In. | 2003 |
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