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Fernware Vesta Case with Holiday Greetings
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Pre 1900 item# 1177207 (stock# PAP-288)
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$165.00
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This fernware vesta (match) holder was made in Scotland circa 1870 as a holiday gift or token. The paper banner reads "Merry Xmas/Happy New Year" and is in excellent condition as is the rest of the printed paper covering. There is a bone ferule at the top to hold a small piece of straw called a spill that would be lit by one of the matches stored inside and struck across the emery paper on the bottom. The height is 1-3/4 inches, the diameter is one inch.
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Robertson Tartan Ware Traveling Go-to-Bed
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Pre 1900 item# 1108207 (stock# PAP-281)
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$265.00
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The Robertson tartan was used on this small, traveling size go-to-bed vesta (matches) case made in Scotland circa 1860. Mauchline items decorated with Robertson do not come on the market often, so despite normal signs of wear this is a very desirable item. Most of the wear is to the printed tartan paper near the bone finial at the top. The bottom of the go-to-bed is black emery and in good condition. Measurements are 2-1/8 inches in height and 1-1/4 inches in width.
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Prince Charlie Tartan Ware Go-to-Bed
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Pre 1900 item# 1066638 (stock# PAP-270)
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$215.00
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A diminutive vesta case and go-to-bed in the Prince Charlie tartan, made in Scotland circa 1860. The case would have held matches, known as vestas, that would have been struck on the emery surface on the bottom of the case and used to light a piece of straw that would provide enough light for the bearer to reach her bed and light another candle. The size - 2-1/4 inches tall and 1-1/4 inches wide - suggests this is a pocket or travel implement. It is in excellent condition with negligible sign ...click for details
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