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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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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
Match SafesLion Unicorn CrestBrass, Alex R. Stocker, New Vesta Match, England2001
Match SafesNational Lead Co.Cincinnati Branch, Tin, Cream & Black Celluloid, 2 3/4 In.2001
Match SafesNut LinedHinged, Carrying Ring, Shettelwood, Silver, 1886, 2 In.2001
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Match SafesPope Paul ViBook Shape, Brass, Silver Plated, Souvenir, 2 x 2 3/8 In.2001
Match SafesScroll Fleur-de-lisDore Bronze, Stamped France2001
Match SafesSterling SilverBirmingham, 1922, 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 In.2001
Match SafesWestcott ParkerDealers In Coal & Wood, Utica, N.y., Salt Glaze2001
Match SafesWiedemann Brewing Co.Plated Brass, 1 1/2 x 3 In.2001
Match SafesEagle & Shield DesignWith Lighter, 19th Century, 2 3/4 X 2 In.2001
Match SafesElephant2 In.2001
Match SafesHigh Wheel BicycleSterling Silver2001
Match SafesLion & Unicorn CrestBrass, Alex R. Stocker, New Vesta Match, England, 2 X 1 In.2001
Match SafesScroll & Fleur-de-lisDore Bronze, Stamped France, 4 1/2 In.2001
Match SafesWestcott & ParkerDealers In Coal & Wood, Utica, N.y., Salt Glaze, 3 In.2001
Match Safes1895 ExpositionAtlanta, Ga., 2 Boys By Bale Of Cotton, 2 1/2 In.2000
Match SafesBaby HeadIn Collar Of Shirt, Brass2000
Match SafesBasket Weave Pattern14k Gold, 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 In.2000
Match SafesBlack BandMatching Striker On Top, Push-button Opening, Agate, 2 3/4 In.2000
Match SafesBootHinged Cover, Striker Base, Tin, 2 1/2 In.2000
Match SafesBouleBrass, Red & Black Lacquer, 3 1/8 In.2000
Match SafesBowling Pins BallBrass, Hinged Lid2000
Match SafesBreakfast To Pres. TaftEngraved, Sterling Silver, El Paso, Oct. 16, 19092000
Match SafesBulletScrew Top, Blue, France, 3 1/8 In.2000
Match SafesCavaliers All AroundPlated Metal, Stone Striker, Drawers, 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 In.2000
 

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