VESTA Vulcanite ~ MATCH SAFE ~ Queen Victoria 1901

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1910: item #772985
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A terrific portrait match safe or vesta case in the form of a miniature book. The cover with a relief portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and the motto "In Memoriam", the reverse with her regal monogram in fancy script set amongst the complex floral decoration. The case is made from Vulcanite, also known as Gutta Percha, a very hard rubber and the Victorian precursor to bakelite and plastics. The spine has traces of infill with some sparkle left to it, it was done in imitation of a gilt bind... Click for details

Unique Old Brass Pocket Match Box, ca. 1935

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1940: item #771445
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This lovely little metal box has a button on the side that unlatches the lid and flips the top open. It was to keep matches safe and dry in a gentleman's pocket, but one could put all sorts of other small items in it, from pills/vitamins to dimes for parking meters to paper clips -- be imaginative! And the container itself is lovely. Great condition, no dents or chips in the metal, and the lid fits snugly. I believe the unique line markings on the bottom are for striking the matches across and... Click for details

Fine Italian Leather Cigar Case

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1990: item #769093
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Hand made in Italy, this handsome leather cigar case holds 2 cigars. Hardly, if ever used, it has a few slight scuffs which will most likely polish out.Excellent condition! Perfect for the occasional cigar stash for you or a special friend!

Japanese 950 Sterling Silver engraved Lighter c.1940

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1950: item #768659

This is an ornately engraved Japanese petrol lighter, with a 950 Silver case (a higher standard of silver than 925 sterling), dating to around the 1940's, & marked with the Japanese silver mark '950 STERLING'.

The front of the case is ornately engraved all over, with... Click for details

Silver Rimmed Match Holder / Striker - Chester 1907

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1910: item #767549
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This is an Edwardian table match holder / striker, made of unglazed pottery with a sterling silver rim, fully hallmarked for Chester 1907.

The holder is designed as a pot with an attached, scalloped edge tray, & is finished in an unglazed dark green colour.... Click for details

Celluloid VD / STD "cure" Matchbox Holder 1927

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1930: item #765037
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This is an advertising / calender tin plate & celluloid matchbox cover or grip, made by G Felsenthall & sons Of Chicago, and dating to 1927.

The case advertises 'PABST'S OKAY SPECIFIC', which was a patent cure for 'social diseases'.... Click for details

Erotic Risque Celluloid Vesta / Matchsafe c.1904

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1910: item #764975
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This is a plated brass / tin plate & celluloid vesta or match safe 'three piece box' made by Whitehead & Hoag, around 1904.

The holder was made in the USA, and advertises Selig Bros & Co, Tailors.... Click for details

Celluloid VD/STD "Cure" Match Box Holder c 1920's

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1930: item #763207
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This is a novelty advertising tin plate & celluloid matchbox cover or grip, probably of American manufacture, and dating to the 1920's.

The case advertises 'PABST'S OKAY SPECIFIC', which was a patent cure for 'social diseases'.... Click for details

Antique Coin Vesta Match Safe - George lll 1797

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1800: item #761854
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Unusual antique vesta matchsafe made from a 1797 Georgian coin. One side has the profile of George lll, and the othe,r the figure of Brittania 1797. The striker is on the bottom of the piece, and the top has a hinged section with a small raised section to enable it to be opened. There is a ring on the top of the case to attach to a watch, or other type of chain.

Condition: Very good for the age. Original color and app... Click for details

Antique Vulcanite Vesta Case Match Safe 'Sachseln'

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1910: item #759675
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Interesting Vesta Case match safe made from what was once called gutta percha, but now called vulcanite. The case is carved with channels creating raised lines. The top flips up, and there is a striker section along the side, as well as a decorative area on the front with the name 'Sachseln' marked in the center. The case was probably a Victorian souvenir from a spa in the Swiss city of Sachseln. A very unusual piece.

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