NICKEL PLATED PLAIN POCKET SNUFFBOX c1880-1900

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1910: item #773949
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A vintage c1880-1900 nickel plated workingman's 3" round snuffbox. This plain unsigned tobacco accessory has a riveted hinge with a spring, and it is in very good original condition with no bends, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of the spring action (the hinge remains tight and functional), some shallow creases on the lid and bottom and a few small pits and spots of shallow corrosion on the lid (and a few small spots on the interior and bottom). All items are thoroughly and conser... Click for details

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!

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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US ZONE GERMANY CIGARETTE LIGHTER AUGUSTA AUTOMATIC

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1950: item #757922
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Super late 1940's German cigarette lighter featuring an engraved Map of US Zone Germany. It is signed on base " Augusta Automatic ". This lighter is in fine condition and measures 1 13/16" wide and 1 11/16" high.

1950'S DRY DOCK SAVINGS BANK CIGARETTE LIGHTER JAPAN

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1960: item #757917
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Nice 1950's era cigarette lighter made to advertise DRY DOCK SAVINGS BANK of NY. One side of the lighter features the famous Dry Dock Savings Bank Logo that includes a sailing ship. The other side features a super image of the Dry Dock Savings Bank building complete with flag and people walking in front. This pocket lighter was made in JAPAN by NESOR-ROSEN and is in great shape. It measures 2 1/8" long x 1 3/4" high.

Bryant & May novelty Post-box 'Go to Bed' Vesta c1890

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1900: item #749722
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This is a Victorian figural 'Go to Bed' vesta or matchsafe, in the form of a post box / pillar-box, & manufactured in tin, by Bryant & May circa 1890.

This is a two part match safe, with the 'pillar-box' sliding over the base.... Click for details

Vintage Gilt Metal Pocket Cigar Cutter

Popular Collectibles: Specialty: Tobacco Pre 1930: item #749144
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A very neat little pocket cigar cutter in gilt metal with a Greek key design around the circumference, and a leaf motif on one side. Operates by lifting the top lever and then pressing down to clip the cigar end. Could be worn on a watch, or key chain.

Condition: Minor age wear to the gilt metal.

Size: 2 1/4 X 5/8 inch.