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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 Safes14K GoldFlowers, Fronds, Chased, Engraved 2012
 Match SafesAdvance Thresher Co.Knight Holding Banner, Tin, Celluloid, 3 In. 2012
 Match SafesAustin-Western Company2 Angels, Celluloid Over Tin, 2 3/4 In. , 2012
 Match SafesBlack Cat CigarettesCats In Open Touring Car, Nickel Over Brass, Pocket, 2 x 2 In. 2012
 Match SafesBrassBlack Head, Glass Eyes, Striker, Hinged, c.1850, 2 1/8 In. 2012
 Match SafesEagle White Lead CompanyCincinnati, Celluloid, Box, 2 3/4 In. 2012
 Match SafesFlowers & ScrollSilver, Monogram, Art Nouveau, c.1900, 2 1/2 In. Pair , 2012
 Match SafesGrouseDogs, Hunter, Nickel Brass, 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 In. 2012
 Match SafesIceboxWhite Mountain Brand Refrigerators, Embossed Silver, Germany, 3 x 2 In. 2012
 Match SafesNudesPutti, Sterling Silver, S.J.R. Monogram, 2 x 3 In. 2012
 Match SafesOpen Cigar BoxPorcelain, Silver Scrolls, 2 3/4 In. , 2012
 Match SafesPlaid14K Gold, Sliding Lid, Engraved, c.1920 2012
 Match SafesQuilted YellowWhite, Engraved Name On Lid, 18K Gold, c.1900, 2 In. 2012
 Match SafesScottish AgatesRose Tone Metal Mount, Scored Granite Base, 2 x 1 x 5/8 In. , 2012
 Match SafesSilverEnamel, Cigar Box, Havana Scenes, Sun, Flowers, Kuppenheim, Germany, c.1910, 2 In. 2012
 Match SafesSterling Silver2 1/4 In. 2012
 Match SafesSterling SilverAgate Shield, Shaped Agate & Jasper Tablets, Ball Feet, 2 1/2 In. 2012
Match SafesWork PantsSuspenders, White Metal, Top Lifts Up, Strike Match At Ankle, c.1910 Illustrated 2012
 Match SafesYe Olde Black Bottle BourbonWoman, Flowing Hair, Celluloid, 2 1/4 In. 2012
 Match Safes3 Dice In WindowNickel Plated Brass c.1920 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 In.2011
 Match Safes3-Leaf Clover InlaySilver Jade 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 In.2011
 Match SafesAnchorSterling Silver Stamped F Fairchild & Co. New York,2011
 Match SafesAnheuser-BuschBrass Engraved Logo Pullman Palace Car 3 In.2011
 Match SafesBeetleTextured Surface Sterling Silver Gorham2011
 Match SafesCat Holding RatJapan2011
 

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