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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 SafesA.B.C. TournamentBowling Ball, Buffalo, N.Y., Celluloid, 1902, 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 In.2008
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 Match SafesAdvance Thresher Co.Knight Holding Banner, Tin, Celluloid, 3 In. 2012
 Match SafesAgateBanded, Bloodstone, Jasper, Gilt Mount, Diapered Motifs, 2 x 3/4 x 5/8 In.2008
 Match SafesAger EpsteinPat. Sept. 4, 19002002
 Match SafesAlcorn HotelCelluloid1996
Match SafesAlley SloperNickel Plated Brass, Pushbottom Release, C.1890, Illustrated2007
 Match SafesAlligatorNickel Plated Cast Iron1995
 Match SafesAlligatorBrass1999
 Match SafesAlvarez ToledoGilt Steel, Quatrefoils, 1 7/8 x 1/2 In.2001
 Match SafesAmerican Brew Co.Salt Glaze, Blue Accents, Rochester, N.y., 3 In.2002
 Match SafesAmerican Manure SpreaderFarmer, Tin Lithograph, 4 7/8 X 3 3/8 In.2007
 Match SafesAnchorSterling Silver Stamped F Fairchild & Co. New York,2011
 Match SafesAnheuser-buschBrass1995
 Match SafesAnheuser-buschMetal, Embossed1999
 Match SafesAnheuser-buschEagle, Silver Plate, 2-sided, 3 X 1 1/2 In.2006
 Match SafesAnheuser-buschEagle With Wings In A, Pat. Aug.14, '831995
 Match SafesAnheuser-BuschSilver, Purse Top, c.19002008
 Match SafesAnheuser-Busch Letter A, Eagle, Nickel, 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 In.2010
 Match SafesAnheuser-BuschBrass Engraved Logo Pullman Palace Car 3 In.2011
 

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